Publications by authors named "Maria do Carmo Correia de Lima"
Article Synopsis
- Demand for health data analytics has increased due to the Covid-19 pandemic, highlighting the need for better understanding of how public sector managers evaluate their analytics workforce.
- A mixed-methods survey conducted among middle managers in New Brunswick's health ministry assessed changes in organizational and human resource analytics capacity before and after the pandemic.
- Key findings revealed a growing recognition of public service personnel's roles in analytics, with priorities including better recruitment, retention strategies, and effective knowledge sharing to enhance health system improvements.
Background: We assessed whether clinical, functional and behavioral factors were associated with the decrease in mobility trajectories reported in older people at risk of sarcopenia (RS) and without risk of sarcopenia (NRS) during COVID-19 pandemic.
Methods: We prospectively analyzed mobility trajectories reported in older adults with RS and NRS over 16-month follow-up (Remobilize study). The self-perceived risk of sarcopenia and mobility were assessed using the SARC-F and the Life-Space Assessment (LSA) tools, respectively.
Background: Social distancing has led to lifestyle changes among older adults during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
Objectives: This study aimed to estimate the prevalence risk of sarcopenia (RS) and investigate its associated factors during the COVID-19 pandemic in older Brazilian adults.
Design And Setting: Cross-sectional observational analysis of baseline data as part of the Remobilize Study.
Physical and Functional Clinical Profile of Older Adults in Specialized Geriatric Rehabilitation Care Services in Saguenay-Québec: A Retrospective Study at La Baie Hospital.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
August 2022
Article Synopsis
- Musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and neurological disorders are prevalent in older adults, contributing to pain, mobility issues, and higher fall risk.
- The study conducted a retrospective analysis of 127 medical records to evaluate the physical and functional profiles of elderly patients in a specialized geriatric rehabilitation service (SGRS), focusing on sex and age group differences.
- Findings indicated that older adults (ages 76-85) frequently experienced gait and balance problems, with significant improvements reported post-intervention, highlighting the need for tailored approaches to aid fall prevention and optimize healthcare resources for aging populations.
Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Time of Utilitarian Walking and Walking as Exercise Among Brazilian Community-Dwelling Older Adults: The REMOBILIZE Study.
J Aging Phys Act
August 2022
This study aimed to investigate behavioral changes related to utilitarian walking and walking as exercise among Brazilian older adults before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Baseline data from the longitudinal REMOBILIZE study were used. The survey was online and comprised 1,482 adults aged 60 years and older.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe COVID-19 pandemic hit Brazil in a scenario of substantial socioeconomic and health inequalities. It is unknown the immediate impact of social restriction recommendations (i.e.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To report symptoms, disability, and rehabilitation referral rates after coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) hospitalization in a large, predominantly older population.
Design: Cross-sectional study, with postdischarge telemonitoring of individuals hospitalized with confirmed COVID-19 at the first month after hospital discharge, as part of a comprehensive telerehabilitation program.
Setting: Private verticalized health care network specialized in the older population.
Objective: This study has the objective to systematize scientific evidences about the use of muscle stretching exercises in the treatment of FM.
Methodology: It was performed from retrospective research without chronological and linguistic limits, at databases of MEDLINE, LILACS, SciELO and PEDro, as well as at PubMed search tool. Data collection was performed by two independent reviewers in October 2012, with the search strategy formulated by crossing descriptors and relevant terms to the topic in English, Portuguese and Spanish languages.