Pedro Lopes Ferreira
Biographic Data
| ID | 1411455 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Pedro Lopes Ferreira |
| GIVEN NAMES | Pedro Lopes |
| FAMILY NAME | Ferreira |
| SIGNATURE | FERREIRA P L |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Coimbra |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-9448-9542 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 26 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 26 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2008 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Health economic evaluation evidence of interventions for peripartum depression
This scoping review provides a broad overview of the existing literature on economic evaluations of preventive, screening, and treatment programmes for peripartum depression (PPD). PPD is one of the leading causes of disease-related disability among women. However, PPD often goes undiagnosed and untreated, with as many as half of cases not being identified. We followed the PICO-P (publication type) structure. Databases were searched from inceptio…
Health literacy of the higher education community in a European country
The study highlights a meaningful portion of students with inadequate health literacy (45%). Socioeconomic factors, including education and economic resources, significantly influence health literacy. Additionally, involvement in health-related fields and better self-assessed health correlate with higher health literacy. These findings underscore the need for targeted interventions and training to enhance health literacy across the academic commu…
Knowledge about type 2 diabetes
Diabetes can cause several long-term complications. Knowledge about this disease can play an important role in reducing diabetes-related complications. In addition, the lack of awareness leads to misconceptions, which joined with inadequate knowledge, are relevant barriers to proper diabetes management. In this study, we aimed to assess the diabetes knowledge of a type 2 diabetes (T2D) population and identify major knowledge gaps, in order to pre…
Health care expenses impact on the disability-adjusted life years in non-communicable diseases in the European Union
Background Non-communicable diseases are a global health problem. The metric Disability-Adjusted Life Years was developed to measure its impact on health systems. This metric makes it possible to understand a disease’s burden, towards defining healthcare policies. This research analysed the effect of healthcare expenditures in the evolution of disability-adjusted life years for non-communicable diseases in the European Union between 2000 and 2019…
Demand for emergency services during the Covid-19 pandemic and disease burden
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic brought changes in the pattern of care use. A significant increase in the volume of emergencies was expected. However, a significant decrease was observed worldwide. Methods: An observational, analytical and cross-sectional study of all records of emergency episodes of patients aged 18 years or older admitted to the emergency services of the University of Porto Hospital Centre (2018-2022) were analysed. Results: …
Policy measures and instruments used in European countries to increase biosimilar uptake
Sociodemographic determinants of digital health literacy
Covid-19, Policies, Socio-Economic and Health Effects in Southern European Countries
This essay aims to make a brief comparative analysis of the Southern European countries of Spain, Greece, Italy and Portugal with regard to the socio-economic and health effects caused by the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic and by the control and mitigation policies implemented by their respective governments. It presents a brief contextualization of the structural characteristics of these socio-economic effects and propagation routes of these effects of COV…
Creation and Validation of the European Portuguese Version of the Systemic Lupus Erythematous Quality of Life Questionnaire
(1) Background: Patients with systemic lupus erythematous (SLE) experience profound effects on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) that cannot be explained by objective indicators of mortality and morbidity. This study aimed to adapt the SLE Quality of Life (SLEQoL) questionnaire to the European Portuguese population and to assess its reliability and validity for patients with SLE. (2) Methods: Two independent translators translated the origin…
Creation and Validation of a Portuguese Version of the Ucla Scleroderma Clinical Trial Consortium Gastrointestinal Tract Instrument
(1) Background: The UCLA GIT 2.0 questionnaire has been recognized as a feasible and reliable instrument to assess gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms in systemic sclerosis (SSc) patients and their impact on quality of life. The aim of this study was to create and validate UCLA GIT 2.0 for Portuguese patients with SSc. (2) Methods: A multi-center study was conducted enrolling SSc patients. UCLA GIT 2.0 was validated in Portuguese using reliability (in…
Validation of the Portuguese Version of the Scleroderma Health Assessment Questionnaire
The Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability Index (HAQ-DI) was completed with five visual analog scales to assess systemic sclerosis (SSc) called Scleroderma HAQ (SHAQ). We performed a validation of the European Portuguese version of SHAQ for patients with SSc. Patients with different forms of SSc from five Hospital Centers were invited. The reliability of the Portuguese SHAQ was evaluated by internal consistency and by test-retest reliability…
Empowerment and Knowledge as Determinants for Quality of Life
The purpose of this study was to assess how knowledge and empowerment impact the quality of life (QoL) of a person with type 2 diabetes, leading to better communication and disease management. We conducted a descriptive and observational study of individuals with type 2 diabetes. The Diabetes Empowerment Scale-Short Form (DES-SF), Diabetes Knowledge Test (DKT), and EQ-5D-5L were used, in addition to sociodemographic and clinical characteristics. …
Judicialization of health
Improved quality of life, frequently used as a justification, could be conceptually confused with increased survival. Finally, judicialization itself indicates that individual health needs arise even with properly defined and adequately implemented public policies. These needs should be considered for the adequate provisioning of services by the state to ensure the right to health
Unhealthy lifestyles, environment, well-being and health capability in rural neighbourhoods
Metabolic risk factors reflect unhealthy lifestyles and can be associated with environment contextual-dependent circumstances. People-centred approaches highlight wider socioeconomic and (natural) environmental determinants reflecting health needs, health expectations and health capability. Our community-based program and cross-disciplinary research provides insights that may improve health-promoting changes in rural neighbourhoods
Drivers for emigration among healthcare professionals
The Use of Antidepressants, Anxiolytics, Sedatives and Hypnotics in Europe
(1) Background: Mental disorders are a growing concern in the 21st century. The most prevalent common mental disorders include depression and anxiety. It is predicted that half of the population will at some point in their lives experience one or more mental disorders. Although common mental disorders are highly prevalent, some of the most significant related problems are the wide treatment gap and the excessive use of antidepressants, anxiolytic…
Scenarios for population health inequalities in 2030 in Europe
The EURO-HEALTHY scenarios were designed to inform both policy design and appraisal. They broaden the scope, create awareness and generate insights regarding the evolution of PH inequalities across European regions
A hybrid modelling approach for eliciting health state preferences
A voz dos utilizadores dos cuidados de saúde primários da região de Lisboa e Vale do Tejo, Portugal
Este artigo resultou de um estudo com o objetivo de determinar o grau de satisfação dos utilizadores com os cuidados prestados nas 125 Unidades de Saúde Familiares (USF) e em algumas das 127 Unidades de Cuidados de Saúde Personalizados (UCSP) da Região de Lisboa e Vale do Tejo (LVT). Foram entregues 20.118 questionários e recebidos 16.965 (89,0% taxa de respostas). O instrumento de recolha de dados utilizado foi o questionário Europep, medindo es…
Portuguese version of the Europep questionnaire
OBJECTIVE To assess the construct validity and reliability of the Portuguese version of the European Task Force on Patient Evaluation of General Practice Care questionnaire. METHODS We applied the Portuguese version of the European Task Force on Patient Evaluation of General Practice Care to 392 users of 20 Family Health Units from the North of Portugal. The validity of the construct was evaluated by exploratory factor analysis, with the Principa…
EQ-5D Portuguese population norms
The valuation of the EQ-5D in Portugal
Intervenção 10
A minha intervenção estrutura-se em três tópicos: o primeiro tem a ver com os prós e os contras de nascer em casa; o segundo aborda o bem-estar da mulher no pós-parto e o que designo por aspecto “relaxante”; o terceiro é o estranho êxito dos indicadores materno-infantis em Portugal, e “estranho” porque são excepção num ambiente em que escasseia a boa governação. Em relação àqueles e àquelas que vêem o parto em casa associado a desvantagens – e po…
Do Portuguese and UK health state values differ across valuation methods
How consistent are health utility values
Portuguese version of the Europep questionnaire
OBJECTIVE To assess the construct validity and reliability of the Portuguese version of the European Task Force on Patient Evaluation of General Practice Care questionnaire. METHODS We applied the Portuguese version of the European Task Force on Patient Evaluation of General Practice Care to 392 users of 20 Family Health Units from the North of Portugal. The validity of the construct was evaluated by exploratory factor analysis, with the Principa…
How consistent are health utility values
How consistent are health utility values
Do Portuguese and UK health state values differ across valuation methods
Intervenção 10
A minha intervenção estrutura-se em três tópicos: o primeiro tem a ver com os prós e os contras de nascer em casa; o segundo aborda o bem-estar da mulher no pós-parto e o que designo por aspecto “relaxante”; o terceiro é o estranho êxito dos indicadores materno-infantis em Portugal, e “estranho” porque são excepção num ambiente em que escasseia a boa governação. Em relação àqueles e àquelas que vêem o parto em casa associado a desvantagens – e po…
EQ-5D Portuguese population norms
The valuation of the EQ-5D in Portugal
Portuguese version of the Europep questionnaire
OBJECTIVE To assess the construct validity and reliability of the Portuguese version of the European Task Force on Patient Evaluation of General Practice Care questionnaire. METHODS We applied the Portuguese version of the European Task Force on Patient Evaluation of General Practice Care to 392 users of 20 Family Health Units from the North of Portugal. The validity of the construct was evaluated by exploratory factor analysis, with the Principa…
A voz dos utilizadores dos cuidados de saúde primários da região de Lisboa e Vale do Tejo, Portugal
Este artigo resultou de um estudo com o objetivo de determinar o grau de satisfação dos utilizadores com os cuidados prestados nas 125 Unidades de Saúde Familiares (USF) e em algumas das 127 Unidades de Cuidados de Saúde Personalizados (UCSP) da Região de Lisboa e Vale do Tejo (LVT). Foram entregues 20.118 questionários e recebidos 16.965 (89,0% taxa de respostas). O instrumento de recolha de dados utilizado foi o questionário Europep, medindo es…
Scenarios for population health inequalities in 2030 in Europe
The EURO-HEALTHY scenarios were designed to inform both policy design and appraisal. They broaden the scope, create awareness and generate insights regarding the evolution of PH inequalities across European regions
A hybrid modelling approach for eliciting health state preferences
Drivers for emigration among healthcare professionals
The Use of Antidepressants, Anxiolytics, Sedatives and Hypnotics in Europe
(1) Background: Mental disorders are a growing concern in the 21st century. The most prevalent common mental disorders include depression and anxiety. It is predicted that half of the population will at some point in their lives experience one or more mental disorders. Although common mental disorders are highly prevalent, some of the most significant related problems are the wide treatment gap and the excessive use of antidepressants, anxiolytic…
Unhealthy lifestyles, environment, well-being and health capability in rural neighbourhoods
Metabolic risk factors reflect unhealthy lifestyles and can be associated with environment contextual-dependent circumstances. People-centred approaches highlight wider socioeconomic and (natural) environmental determinants reflecting health needs, health expectations and health capability. Our community-based program and cross-disciplinary research provides insights that may improve health-promoting changes in rural neighbourhoods
Judicialization of health
Improved quality of life, frequently used as a justification, could be conceptually confused with increased survival. Finally, judicialization itself indicates that individual health needs arise even with properly defined and adequately implemented public policies. These needs should be considered for the adequate provisioning of services by the state to ensure the right to health
Sociodemographic determinants of digital health literacy
Covid-19, Policies, Socio-Economic and Health Effects in Southern European Countries
This essay aims to make a brief comparative analysis of the Southern European countries of Spain, Greece, Italy and Portugal with regard to the socio-economic and health effects caused by the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic and by the control and mitigation policies implemented by their respective governments. It presents a brief contextualization of the structural characteristics of these socio-economic effects and propagation routes of these effects of COV…
Creation and Validation of the European Portuguese Version of the Systemic Lupus Erythematous Quality of Life Questionnaire
(1) Background: Patients with systemic lupus erythematous (SLE) experience profound effects on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) that cannot be explained by objective indicators of mortality and morbidity. This study aimed to adapt the SLE Quality of Life (SLEQoL) questionnaire to the European Portuguese population and to assess its reliability and validity for patients with SLE. (2) Methods: Two independent translators translated the origin…
Creation and Validation of a Portuguese Version of the Ucla Scleroderma Clinical Trial Consortium Gastrointestinal Tract Instrument
(1) Background: The UCLA GIT 2.0 questionnaire has been recognized as a feasible and reliable instrument to assess gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms in systemic sclerosis (SSc) patients and their impact on quality of life. The aim of this study was to create and validate UCLA GIT 2.0 for Portuguese patients with SSc. (2) Methods: A multi-center study was conducted enrolling SSc patients. UCLA GIT 2.0 was validated in Portuguese using reliability (in…
Validation of the Portuguese Version of the Scleroderma Health Assessment Questionnaire
The Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability Index (HAQ-DI) was completed with five visual analog scales to assess systemic sclerosis (SSc) called Scleroderma HAQ (SHAQ). We performed a validation of the European Portuguese version of SHAQ for patients with SSc. Patients with different forms of SSc from five Hospital Centers were invited. The reliability of the Portuguese SHAQ was evaluated by internal consistency and by test-retest reliability…
Empowerment and Knowledge as Determinants for Quality of Life
The purpose of this study was to assess how knowledge and empowerment impact the quality of life (QoL) of a person with type 2 diabetes, leading to better communication and disease management. We conducted a descriptive and observational study of individuals with type 2 diabetes. The Diabetes Empowerment Scale-Short Form (DES-SF), Diabetes Knowledge Test (DKT), and EQ-5D-5L were used, in addition to sociodemographic and clinical characteristics. …
Knowledge about type 2 diabetes
Diabetes can cause several long-term complications. Knowledge about this disease can play an important role in reducing diabetes-related complications. In addition, the lack of awareness leads to misconceptions, which joined with inadequate knowledge, are relevant barriers to proper diabetes management. In this study, we aimed to assess the diabetes knowledge of a type 2 diabetes (T2D) population and identify major knowledge gaps, in order to pre…
Health care expenses impact on the disability-adjusted life years in non-communicable diseases in the European Union
Background Non-communicable diseases are a global health problem. The metric Disability-Adjusted Life Years was developed to measure its impact on health systems. This metric makes it possible to understand a disease’s burden, towards defining healthcare policies. This research analysed the effect of healthcare expenditures in the evolution of disability-adjusted life years for non-communicable diseases in the European Union between 2000 and 2019…
Demand for emergency services during the Covid-19 pandemic and disease burden
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic brought changes in the pattern of care use. A significant increase in the volume of emergencies was expected. However, a significant decrease was observed worldwide. Methods: An observational, analytical and cross-sectional study of all records of emergency episodes of patients aged 18 years or older admitted to the emergency services of the University of Porto Hospital Centre (2018-2022) were analysed. Results: …
Policy measures and instruments used in European countries to increase biosimilar uptake
Health economic evaluation evidence of interventions for peripartum depression
This scoping review provides a broad overview of the existing literature on economic evaluations of preventive, screening, and treatment programmes for peripartum depression (PPD). PPD is one of the leading causes of disease-related disability among women. However, PPD often goes undiagnosed and untreated, with as many as half of cases not being identified. We followed the PICO-P (publication type) structure. Databases were searched from inceptio…
Medicine (20 works) · Environmental health (11 works) · Nursing (10 works) · Psychology (10 works) · Public health (10 works) · Economics (9 works) · Quality of life (healthcare (9 works) · Population (8 works) · Portuguese (8 works) · Disease (7 works)