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- Efeitos da fisioterapia na função pélvica e qualidade de vida em mulheres com incontinência urinária – uma revisão sistemáticaPublication . Matos, Elisabete; Pires, T; Santos, Fátima; Pires, Patrícia Maria Rodrigues Pereira; Viana, Sara; Viana, RuiIn recent years, pelvic floor physiotherapy, namely pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) has shown a high importance in women with urinary incontinence (UI), optimizing pelvic function and quality of life (QoL). Objective: Evaluate the effects of pelvic floor physiotherapy on pelvic function and QoL in women with UI. Methods: Computerized search in the databases Pubmed, Scopus, and Web of Science, using the combination of keywords: Physiotherapy; Urinary Incontinence; QoL,in accordance with PRISMA guidelines. The methodological quality was analysed using the Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro) scale. Results: Nineteen articles meeting the eligibility criteria were included with a total of 2253 participants and an arithmetic mean of 8.4/10 on the PEDro scale. PFMT interventions showed positive effects on QoL, as well as in decreasing involuntary urine loss and increasing pelvic floor muscle strength. In addition, PFMT combined with biofeedback, electrotherapy or Pilates training seemed to reveal significant effects. Conclusions: PFMT is an effective treatment for UI in women. PFMT significantly improves QoL in women with UI, a determinant factor for physical, mental, and social conditions.
- Effects of hydrotherapy on gait control in older adults with neurological conditions: A systematic reviewPublication . Rodrigues, Zélia; Pires, Patrícia; Pires, Sónia; Gonçalves, Sara; Pires, TelmaHydrotherapy appears safe and more effective than conventional physiotherapy for improving gait control, balance, and mobility in older adults with neurological impairments. Its buoyancy and resistance effects facilitate motor re-education and confidence in movement. Integrating aquatic therapy into neurorehabilitation programs may enhance outcomes and quality of life, although long-term follow-up studies are still needed.
- Spirituality in palliative care: a systematic review of aromatherapy interventionsPublication . Matos, Ana Rita Sousa; Pires, Telma; Martins, Maria; Almeida, Carlos; Gonçalves, SaraSpirituality is pivotal in the comprehensive care of patients, particularly in palliative care, where attention extends beyond physical ailments to emotional and spiritual dimensions. Aromatherapy, leveraging aromatic plant extracts and essential oils, has emerged as a promising complementary therapy, offering potential benefits for symptom management and overall well-being. However, integrating spirituality into aromatherapy interventions within palliative care remains underexplored in the existing literature. This systematic review aims to bridge this gap by synthesizing available evidence on aromatherapy interventions in the context of spirituality within palliative care. Methods: A comprehensive search was conducted to identify relevant studies. The review assessed the effectiveness of aromatherapy as a complementary intervention in promoting spiritual well-being among patients in palliative care. Results: No studies met the inclusion criteria. Conclusions: The absence of eligible studies highlights a significant gap in the literature on this topic. Further research must elucidate the relationship between aromatherapy, spirituality, and palliative care.