Maria Adriana Henriques
Biographic Data
| ID | 4426864 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Maria Adriana Henriques |
| GIVEN NAMES | Maria Adriana |
| FAMILY NAME | Henriques |
| SIGNATURE | HENRIQUES M A |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Lisbon |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-0288-6653 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 16 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 16 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2021 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Acceptability of a social prescribing program (Rede D+) for self-care and health literacy among people with type 2 diabetes mellitus—a qualitative study
Background Social prescribing (SP) interventions have been increasingly developed to improve wellbeing, promote healthier behaviors, and support the management of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). This study aims to explore the REDE D+ program, a complex SP intervention designed to promote self-care and health literacy among people with T2DM from the perspective of users in the primary health care context. Methods A qualit…
Supporting people with type 2 diabetes mellitus through the Rede D+ social prescribing program
Background: REDE D+, a social prescribing (SP) program, offers a complementary approach to traditional T2DM management by connecting people to community activities designed to support them in self-care behaviors and health literacy (HL). This study aims to assess the feasibility of a pilot study by evaluating recruitment, adherence and retention rates among people with T2DM, health professionals (nurses), community stakeholders, while exploring p…
Facilitator factors to develop a healthy ageing Social Prescribing local system in Portugal—A qualitative case study
Social Prescribing (SP) is an approach which aims of improving health and well-being and connecting patients to community services. Examples of these services include physical activity and cultural activities. Despite its benefits, SP has still not been fully implemented in Portugal. This case study is part of a larger study on Social Prescribing Local System (SPLS) implementation, which comprised a quantitative approach, a pilot study and a qual…
A multidimensional analysis of older adults wellbeing and health literacy in Alentejo
Introduction: The global increase in the older adults population which represents 22% the population in Portugal and is especially pronounced in the Alentejo region, posed noteworthy challenges. Social isolation, particularly in rural areas, requires policies that promote inclusion and wellbeing, such as social prescription. This study aimed to conduct a multidimensional assessment of the older adults individuals in Alentejo, evaluating quality o…
Obstetric Nurses Perceptions About Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders
Obstetric nurses are at increased risk of work-related musculoskeletal disorders associated with equipment and materials, the parturient and the specific nature of their work. We used the photovoice method to identify obstetric nurses' perceptions of work-related musculoskeletal injuries involving 20 participants who worked in the delivery room. A total of 100 photographs were captured by participants and their narratives were obtained through 20…
Consensus Building Using Modified Delphi Panel and Nominal Group Techniques for Social Prescribing Intervention in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Background: Health interventions have been prioritised worldwide to curb the growth and life impact of Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Social prescribing (SP), as a complex health intervention, has shown promise in producing positive outcomes. This study aims to establish an expert consensus on a model and SP intervention’s multicomponents to empower self‐care and health literacy in T2DM patients. Methods: A descriptive design using two consensu…
Validation of the Portuguese version of the diabetes self-management questionnaire-revised (DSMQ-R) in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Background Reflecting people with diabetes’ self-management activities is often required in both research and clinical practice. This study evaluated the measurement properties of the Portuguese version of the Diabetes Self-Management Questionnaire-Revised (DSMQ-R) on a sample of people with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Methods Translation and cultural adaptation were conducted according to guidelines for cross-cultural adaptation and validat…
Active aging awareness and well-being among older adults in Portugal
Objective This study aims to assess the active aging awareness of older adults in mainland Portugal and their levels of overall well-being and to identify social and health-related factors. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted with a representative sample of 613 older adults, aged 65 or older, who participated in the PROKnos – Knowing Social Prescribing needs of the elderly study in Portugal. The questionnaire consisted of the Active Age…
Health Literacy among Older Adults in Portugal and Associated Sociodemographic, Health and Healthcare-Related Factors
Although the health literacy level of the general population was described recently, little is known about its specific levels among older adults in Portugal. Therefore, this cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the levels of health literacy demonstrated by older adults in Portugal and explore associated factors. Using a randomly generated list of telephone numbers, adults aged 65 years or more living in mainland Portugal were contacted in …
Laying the Foundations of Continuing Education in Health in the Family Health Strategy
Primary healthcare must guarantee health and well-being for the community as a whole, ensuring equity and quality in different responses. For this goal to be achieved, teams must be trained and integrated, and service flows must be functional. Continuing education in health, as a form of training professionals in the workplace, helps to center responses around the needs and preferences of people and families, and to balance the fulfillment of dem…
Falls and Preventive Practices among Institutionalized Older People
The present study about falls among the older adult population essentially explores bio-physiological factors. In light of the complexity of the factors that cause these accidents, it is important to identify the safety and self-care practices of institutionalized older adults and their relationship with falls in order to introduce prevention measures and personalized cognitive-behavioral strategies. The objective of this study was to: (a) determ…
Telerehabilitation in the Transitional Care of Patients with Sequelae Associated with Covid-19
The COVID-19 pandemic brought many changes and challenges to health professionals, due to a lack of knowledge when dealing with the disease, fear of contagion, and the sequelae that characterize long COVID. To deal with this situation, respiratory rehabilitation programs are recommended in face-to-face and/or telerehabilitation modalities. (1) Background: This study had as its primary aim identifying the aspects/components to be considered in the…
Does Reality Overcome the Expected? Survey on Informal Caregivers’ Profile
The increasing overload of chronic conditions raises challenges for the health system. Informal caregivers have a major role in ensuring the quality of life of the cared-for person, despite the reported lack of working resources which can lead to unmet needs. This article reports on the first part of a nurse-led research project entitled ''Informal caregiver' profiles in Lisbon county: a health community approach.' We aimed to support decision-ma…
Ageing and Long-Term Informal Care
The knowledge of long-term informal care is particularly interesting for social and health measures related to ageing. This study aims to analyze how Portugal differs from Denmark regarding long-term informal care, specifically referring to personal care received by older people. A cross-sectional study was developed in Portugal and Denmark through the Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe (SHARE) in 2015, with a total of 2891 partici…
Gait Ability and Muscle Strength in Institutionalized Older Persons with and without Cognitive Decline and Association with Falls
Falls are a complex problem, given their multifactorial nature, the comorbidities involved, and due to the dependency of older persons living in nursing homes. Risk, fear of falling, falls themselves, and their recurrence are the main factors behind fragility fractures, lack of independence, and increases in pain prevalence, and other comorbidities in older populations. The objectives of the present quantitative and longitudinal study were: (a) t…
I-Decide
Cape Verdean governments have intensified the investment on the National Reproductive Health Program, aiming to provide universal and qualified services, especially to the youngest people. Nevertheless, data suggest that some health challenges remain in this group (e.g., high rates of early/unplanned pregnancies, illegal abortions, sexual risk behaviors). In this paper, we present a protocol of a community-based social prescribing and digital int…
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Gait Ability and Muscle Strength in Institutionalized Older Persons with and without Cognitive Decline and Association with Falls
Falls are a complex problem, given their multifactorial nature, the comorbidities involved, and due to the dependency of older persons living in nursing homes. Risk, fear of falling, falls themselves, and their recurrence are the main factors behind fragility fractures, lack of independence, and increases in pain prevalence, and other comorbidities in older populations. The objectives of the present quantitative and longitudinal study were: (a) t…
I-Decide
Cape Verdean governments have intensified the investment on the National Reproductive Health Program, aiming to provide universal and qualified services, especially to the youngest people. Nevertheless, data suggest that some health challenges remain in this group (e.g., high rates of early/unplanned pregnancies, illegal abortions, sexual risk behaviors). In this paper, we present a protocol of a community-based social prescribing and digital int…
Laying the Foundations of Continuing Education in Health in the Family Health Strategy
Primary healthcare must guarantee health and well-being for the community as a whole, ensuring equity and quality in different responses. For this goal to be achieved, teams must be trained and integrated, and service flows must be functional. Continuing education in health, as a form of training professionals in the workplace, helps to center responses around the needs and preferences of people and families, and to balance the fulfillment of dem…
Falls and Preventive Practices among Institutionalized Older People
The present study about falls among the older adult population essentially explores bio-physiological factors. In light of the complexity of the factors that cause these accidents, it is important to identify the safety and self-care practices of institutionalized older adults and their relationship with falls in order to introduce prevention measures and personalized cognitive-behavioral strategies. The objective of this study was to: (a) determ…
Telerehabilitation in the Transitional Care of Patients with Sequelae Associated with Covid-19
The COVID-19 pandemic brought many changes and challenges to health professionals, due to a lack of knowledge when dealing with the disease, fear of contagion, and the sequelae that characterize long COVID. To deal with this situation, respiratory rehabilitation programs are recommended in face-to-face and/or telerehabilitation modalities. (1) Background: This study had as its primary aim identifying the aspects/components to be considered in the…
Does Reality Overcome the Expected? Survey on Informal Caregivers’ Profile
The increasing overload of chronic conditions raises challenges for the health system. Informal caregivers have a major role in ensuring the quality of life of the cared-for person, despite the reported lack of working resources which can lead to unmet needs. This article reports on the first part of a nurse-led research project entitled ''Informal caregiver' profiles in Lisbon county: a health community approach.' We aimed to support decision-ma…
Ageing and Long-Term Informal Care
The knowledge of long-term informal care is particularly interesting for social and health measures related to ageing. This study aims to analyze how Portugal differs from Denmark regarding long-term informal care, specifically referring to personal care received by older people. A cross-sectional study was developed in Portugal and Denmark through the Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe (SHARE) in 2015, with a total of 2891 partici…
Active aging awareness and well-being among older adults in Portugal
Objective This study aims to assess the active aging awareness of older adults in mainland Portugal and their levels of overall well-being and to identify social and health-related factors. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted with a representative sample of 613 older adults, aged 65 or older, who participated in the PROKnos – Knowing Social Prescribing needs of the elderly study in Portugal. The questionnaire consisted of the Active Age…
Health Literacy among Older Adults in Portugal and Associated Sociodemographic, Health and Healthcare-Related Factors
Although the health literacy level of the general population was described recently, little is known about its specific levels among older adults in Portugal. Therefore, this cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the levels of health literacy demonstrated by older adults in Portugal and explore associated factors. Using a randomly generated list of telephone numbers, adults aged 65 years or more living in mainland Portugal were contacted in …
Validation of the Portuguese version of the diabetes self-management questionnaire-revised (DSMQ-R) in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Background Reflecting people with diabetes’ self-management activities is often required in both research and clinical practice. This study evaluated the measurement properties of the Portuguese version of the Diabetes Self-Management Questionnaire-Revised (DSMQ-R) on a sample of people with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Methods Translation and cultural adaptation were conducted according to guidelines for cross-cultural adaptation and validat…
Facilitator factors to develop a healthy ageing Social Prescribing local system in Portugal—A qualitative case study
Social Prescribing (SP) is an approach which aims of improving health and well-being and connecting patients to community services. Examples of these services include physical activity and cultural activities. Despite its benefits, SP has still not been fully implemented in Portugal. This case study is part of a larger study on Social Prescribing Local System (SPLS) implementation, which comprised a quantitative approach, a pilot study and a qual…
A multidimensional analysis of older adults wellbeing and health literacy in Alentejo
Introduction: The global increase in the older adults population which represents 22% the population in Portugal and is especially pronounced in the Alentejo region, posed noteworthy challenges. Social isolation, particularly in rural areas, requires policies that promote inclusion and wellbeing, such as social prescription. This study aimed to conduct a multidimensional assessment of the older adults individuals in Alentejo, evaluating quality o…
Obstetric Nurses Perceptions About Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders
Obstetric nurses are at increased risk of work-related musculoskeletal disorders associated with equipment and materials, the parturient and the specific nature of their work. We used the photovoice method to identify obstetric nurses' perceptions of work-related musculoskeletal injuries involving 20 participants who worked in the delivery room. A total of 100 photographs were captured by participants and their narratives were obtained through 20…
Consensus Building Using Modified Delphi Panel and Nominal Group Techniques for Social Prescribing Intervention in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Background: Health interventions have been prioritised worldwide to curb the growth and life impact of Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Social prescribing (SP), as a complex health intervention, has shown promise in producing positive outcomes. This study aims to establish an expert consensus on a model and SP intervention’s multicomponents to empower self‐care and health literacy in T2DM patients. Methods: A descriptive design using two consensu…
Acceptability of a social prescribing program (Rede D+) for self-care and health literacy among people with type 2 diabetes mellitus—a qualitative study
Background Social prescribing (SP) interventions have been increasingly developed to improve wellbeing, promote healthier behaviors, and support the management of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). This study aims to explore the REDE D+ program, a complex SP intervention designed to promote self-care and health literacy among people with T2DM from the perspective of users in the primary health care context. Methods A qualit…
Supporting people with type 2 diabetes mellitus through the Rede D+ social prescribing program
Background: REDE D+, a social prescribing (SP) program, offers a complementary approach to traditional T2DM management by connecting people to community activities designed to support them in self-care behaviors and health literacy (HL). This study aims to assess the feasibility of a pilot study by evaluating recruitment, adherence and retention rates among people with T2DM, health professionals (nurses), community stakeholders, while exploring p…
Medicine (14 works) · Psychology (11 works) · Gerontology (8 works) · Nursing (8 works) · Environmental health (6 works) · Health care (5 works) · Health literacy (4 works) · Art Therapy and Mental Health (3 works) · Diabetes Management and Education (3 works) · Disease (3 works)