Publications by authors named "P A Laires"
Background: Teleworking (TW) has recently shifted from a marginal into a common practice. Yet, concerns have been raised regarding potential work-health negative effects, related to the reduced socialization, and extended working hours with computers at home, possibly offset by reduced commuting time or better individual work-life balance. This paper aims at describing the influence of TW on health, well-being, and productivity perceptions, and how this is shaped by TW conditions.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis study investigated the association between urticaria activity and health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Patient evaluations from the ligelizumab Phase 2b clinical trial (N = 382) were pooled (NCT02477332). Daily patient diaries assessed urticaria activity, sleep and activity interference, the dermatology life quality index (DLQI), and work productivity and activity impairment-chronic urticaria (WPAI-CU).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe Benefit of Complete Response to Treatment in Patients With Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria-CURE Results.
J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract
February 2023
Article Synopsis
- Chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) is a distressing condition affecting patients’ sleep and overall quality of life, as highlighted by findings from the global Chronic Urticaria Registry (CURE).
- Data showed that as patients progressed in treatment, many achieved better control of their symptoms, particularly those with higher Urticaria Control Test (UCT) scores, which were linked to improved sleep and health-related quality of life (HRQoL).
- The study revealed discrepancies between patient-reported measures and physician assessments, indicating that patient-reported outcomes like UCT and UAS7 may provide a more accurate reflection of CSU states compared to physician evaluations.
Objectives: The SARS-CoV-2 virus has spread worldwide, leading governments to implement mitigation measures. Understanding the reluctance to adhere to non-pharmacological interventions might help promote adherence to these measures. This study aimed to identify factors associated with non-adherence to the first lockdown in Portugal.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: To examine the association between the perception of COVID-19 risk, confidence in health services and avoidance of emergency department (ED) visits in Portugal during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Design: Community-based, cross-sectional survey.
Setting: Volunteer sample that completed the online survey between April 2020 and May 2021.