Helena Canhão
Biographic Data
| ID | 5504410 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Helena Canhão |
| GIVEN NAMES | Helena |
| FAMILY NAME | Canhão |
| SIGNATURE | CANHÃO H |
| AFFILIATIONS | Universidade Nova de Lisboa |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-1894-4870 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 17 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 2 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 17 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2017 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Towards patient-centered healthcare
In response to the dynamic evolution of the medical profession, driven by digital transformation, demographic shifts, and global health challenges, medical schools are emphasizing the importance of soft skills alongside technical and digital expertise. This scoping review aimed to identify key concepts and core characteristics related to soft skills in medical literature. Following a comprehensive search across PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science,…
Impact of health literacy, training, and patient empowerment in the management of chronic rheumatic disease
Given the high prevalence of rheumatic diseases in Portugal, contributing to significant disability and impacts on work, the study aims to assess the impact of health literacy, training, and empowerment on chronic disease management among patients with rheumatic diseases. Data were collected from a cross-sectional study involving rheumatic patients, including 209 participants, all of whom had various chronic rheumatic diseases. Health literacy, t…
Multi-sided platforms as catalysts for responsible innovation in healthcare
Healthcare systems face increasing pressure from aging populations, chronic diseases, and the demand for accessible, high-quality care. Yet many innovations fail to address the needs of vulnerable groups. This study examines Responsible Innovation (RI) in healthcare through the Patient Innovation (PI) multi-sided platform (MSP) case. Using a mixed-methods approach, it explores how patient-driven solutions can be integrated into mainstream healthc…
Hospitalization costs in Portugal among people with obesity
Background: Obesity has been extensively studied over the years, primarily focusing on the physiological aspects of the disease. However, the general burden of obesity mainly the financial implications and its influence on hospitalization and length of stay have only recently garnered attention in the literature, particularly in the case of Portugal. Aim: This study aimed to investigate the association between obesity and hospitalizations in the …
Socio-economic inequalities in oral health among Portuguese older adults
Socio-economic factors were associated with oral health in Portuguese older adults. These findings may contribute to future national public health strategies by expanding oral health services to ensure better access and coverage for at-risk groups
Persistence of IgG Covid-19 antibodies
Background and aim The kinetics of antibody production in response to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection is not well-defined yet. This study aimed to evaluate the antibody responses to SARS-CoV-2 and its dynamics during 9-months in a cohort of patients infected during the first phase of the pandemic. As a secondary aim, it was intended to evaluate the factors associated with different concentrations of IgG antibodies. Methods A prospec…
Unraveling Depressive Symptomatology and Risk Factors in a Changing World
These findings highlight that during the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, a high proportion of Portuguese adults reported depression symptoms, particularly the COVID-19-vulnerable strata such seniors, patients with multimorbidity, and people in economic hardship. On the other hand, citizens who performed regular physical exercise reported lower depressive symptomology. Our work contributes to improving the planning of mental health promotion …
Trajectories and determinants of ageing in Portugal
These findings, based on longitudinal data with 10 years of follow-up, are essential to effectively plan resource allocation, plan better healthcare and design informed public health policies in Portugal. This study characterizes ageing in Portugal showing increased physical disability and decreased health-related quality of life with advancing age older adults, helping to develop public health policies
Trajectories of physical function and quality of life in people with osteoarthritis
Although the trajectories of physical function and HRQoL remained stable over 10 years, approximately 70% of people with HKOA maintained moderate or low physical function and HRQoL over this period. Modifiable risk factors like physical activity, multimorbidity and clinical severity were associated with poorer physical function and HRQoL trajectories. These risk factors may be considered in tailored healthcare interventions
Treatment-resistant depression and major depression with suicide risk—The cost of illness and burden of disease
Introduction: Treatment-Resistant Depression (TRD) and Major Depression with Suicide Risk (MDSR) are types of depression with relevant effects on the health of the population and a potentially significant economic impact. This study estimates the burden of disease and the costs of illness attributed to Treatment-Resistant Depression and Major Depression with Suicide Risk in Portugal. Methods: The disease burden for adults was quantified in 2017 u…
Obesity- attributable costs of absenteeism among working adults in Portugal
Obesity imposes a financial burden due to absenteeism in Portugal. Employers and national health regulators should seek effective ways to reduce these costs
Health-related quality of life among spondyloarthritis and chronic low back pain patients
Staff Sars-CoV-2 Seroprevalence and Mental Health as Key Factors in University Response to Covid-19 Pandemic
Background: In response to rapid global spread of the newly emerged coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), universities transitioned to online learning and telework to decrease risks of inter-person contact. To help administrators respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and better understand its impacts, we surveyed SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence among NOVA University employees and assessed community mental health. Methods: Data were collected from voluntary p…
Sleep and Awakening Quality during Covid-19 Confinement
The SQ logistic regression showed gender, morbidities, CECL, and awakenings as relevant, whereas, for AQ, relevant variables further included age and physical activity. Aiming to have a high stress compliance, each individual should sleep well, have important control of their mood, practice positive behaviors while dismissing negative behaviors and attitudes, practice exercise, have adequate nutrition, and beware of technologies and dependences
Is food insecurity related to health-care use, access and absenteeism
Objective: Food insecurity (FI) is defined as uncertain access to healthy food in quantity and quality. We hypothesize that FI may be associated with greater health-care use and absenteeism because it may amplify the effect of diseases; also, FI may be associated with reduced health-care access because it reflects economic vulnerability. The present study estimates the association between FI and health-care use and access, and absenteeism. Design…
The impact of osteoarthritis on early exit from work
In this study, we observed an association between OA and early exit from work, largely dependent on pain and disability. This relationship translates into a meaningful economic burden amounting to approximately 0.4% of the national Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The high prevalence and the impact of this disabling chronic disease highlight the need to prioritize policies targeting early exit from work in OA
Is there an association between food patterns and life satisfaction among Norway's inhabitants ages 65 years and older
The lack of information regarding older adults' health and lifestyles makes it difficult to design suitable interventions for people at risk of developing unhealth lifestyles. Therefore, there is a need to increase knowledge about older adults' food patterns and quality of life. Our aim was to determine associations among food patterns, anxiety, depression, and life satisfaction in Norwegian inhabitants ages 65+. The Nord-Trøndelag Health Study (…
Is there an association between food patterns and life satisfaction among Norway's inhabitants ages 65 years and older
The lack of information regarding older adults' health and lifestyles makes it difficult to design suitable interventions for people at risk of developing unhealth lifestyles. Therefore, there is a need to increase knowledge about older adults' food patterns and quality of life. Our aim was to determine associations among food patterns, anxiety, depression, and life satisfaction in Norwegian inhabitants ages 65+. The Nord-Trøndelag Health Study (…
Is there an association between food patterns and life satisfaction among Norway's inhabitants ages 65 years and older
The lack of information regarding older adults' health and lifestyles makes it difficult to design suitable interventions for people at risk of developing unhealth lifestyles. Therefore, there is a need to increase knowledge about older adults' food patterns and quality of life. Our aim was to determine associations among food patterns, anxiety, depression, and life satisfaction in Norwegian inhabitants ages 65+. The Nord-Trøndelag Health Study (…
The impact of osteoarthritis on early exit from work
In this study, we observed an association between OA and early exit from work, largely dependent on pain and disability. This relationship translates into a meaningful economic burden amounting to approximately 0.4% of the national Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The high prevalence and the impact of this disabling chronic disease highlight the need to prioritize policies targeting early exit from work in OA
Is food insecurity related to health-care use, access and absenteeism
Objective: Food insecurity (FI) is defined as uncertain access to healthy food in quantity and quality. We hypothesize that FI may be associated with greater health-care use and absenteeism because it may amplify the effect of diseases; also, FI may be associated with reduced health-care access because it reflects economic vulnerability. The present study estimates the association between FI and health-care use and access, and absenteeism. Design…
Staff Sars-CoV-2 Seroprevalence and Mental Health as Key Factors in University Response to Covid-19 Pandemic
Background: In response to rapid global spread of the newly emerged coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), universities transitioned to online learning and telework to decrease risks of inter-person contact. To help administrators respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and better understand its impacts, we surveyed SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence among NOVA University employees and assessed community mental health. Methods: Data were collected from voluntary p…
Sleep and Awakening Quality during Covid-19 Confinement
The SQ logistic regression showed gender, morbidities, CECL, and awakenings as relevant, whereas, for AQ, relevant variables further included age and physical activity. Aiming to have a high stress compliance, each individual should sleep well, have important control of their mood, practice positive behaviors while dismissing negative behaviors and attitudes, practice exercise, have adequate nutrition, and beware of technologies and dependences
Treatment-resistant depression and major depression with suicide risk—The cost of illness and burden of disease
Introduction: Treatment-Resistant Depression (TRD) and Major Depression with Suicide Risk (MDSR) are types of depression with relevant effects on the health of the population and a potentially significant economic impact. This study estimates the burden of disease and the costs of illness attributed to Treatment-Resistant Depression and Major Depression with Suicide Risk in Portugal. Methods: The disease burden for adults was quantified in 2017 u…
Obesity- attributable costs of absenteeism among working adults in Portugal
Obesity imposes a financial burden due to absenteeism in Portugal. Employers and national health regulators should seek effective ways to reduce these costs
Health-related quality of life among spondyloarthritis and chronic low back pain patients
Persistence of IgG Covid-19 antibodies
Background and aim The kinetics of antibody production in response to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection is not well-defined yet. This study aimed to evaluate the antibody responses to SARS-CoV-2 and its dynamics during 9-months in a cohort of patients infected during the first phase of the pandemic. As a secondary aim, it was intended to evaluate the factors associated with different concentrations of IgG antibodies. Methods A prospec…
Unraveling Depressive Symptomatology and Risk Factors in a Changing World
These findings highlight that during the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, a high proportion of Portuguese adults reported depression symptoms, particularly the COVID-19-vulnerable strata such seniors, patients with multimorbidity, and people in economic hardship. On the other hand, citizens who performed regular physical exercise reported lower depressive symptomology. Our work contributes to improving the planning of mental health promotion …
Trajectories and determinants of ageing in Portugal
These findings, based on longitudinal data with 10 years of follow-up, are essential to effectively plan resource allocation, plan better healthcare and design informed public health policies in Portugal. This study characterizes ageing in Portugal showing increased physical disability and decreased health-related quality of life with advancing age older adults, helping to develop public health policies
Trajectories of physical function and quality of life in people with osteoarthritis
Although the trajectories of physical function and HRQoL remained stable over 10 years, approximately 70% of people with HKOA maintained moderate or low physical function and HRQoL over this period. Modifiable risk factors like physical activity, multimorbidity and clinical severity were associated with poorer physical function and HRQoL trajectories. These risk factors may be considered in tailored healthcare interventions
Hospitalization costs in Portugal among people with obesity
Background: Obesity has been extensively studied over the years, primarily focusing on the physiological aspects of the disease. However, the general burden of obesity mainly the financial implications and its influence on hospitalization and length of stay have only recently garnered attention in the literature, particularly in the case of Portugal. Aim: This study aimed to investigate the association between obesity and hospitalizations in the …
Socio-economic inequalities in oral health among Portuguese older adults
Socio-economic factors were associated with oral health in Portuguese older adults. These findings may contribute to future national public health strategies by expanding oral health services to ensure better access and coverage for at-risk groups
Impact of health literacy, training, and patient empowerment in the management of chronic rheumatic disease
Given the high prevalence of rheumatic diseases in Portugal, contributing to significant disability and impacts on work, the study aims to assess the impact of health literacy, training, and empowerment on chronic disease management among patients with rheumatic diseases. Data were collected from a cross-sectional study involving rheumatic patients, including 209 participants, all of whom had various chronic rheumatic diseases. Health literacy, t…
Multi-sided platforms as catalysts for responsible innovation in healthcare
Healthcare systems face increasing pressure from aging populations, chronic diseases, and the demand for accessible, high-quality care. Yet many innovations fail to address the needs of vulnerable groups. This study examines Responsible Innovation (RI) in healthcare through the Patient Innovation (PI) multi-sided platform (MSP) case. Using a mixed-methods approach, it explores how patient-driven solutions can be integrated into mainstream healthc…
Towards patient-centered healthcare
In response to the dynamic evolution of the medical profession, driven by digital transformation, demographic shifts, and global health challenges, medical schools are emphasizing the importance of soft skills alongside technical and digital expertise. This scoping review aimed to identify key concepts and core characteristics related to soft skills in medical literature. Following a comprehensive search across PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science,…
Medicine (14 works) · Environmental health (11 works) · Population (10 works) · Gerontology (8 works) · Demography (7 works) · Internal Medicine (7 works) · Cohort study (6 works) · Epidemiology (6 works) · Biostatistics (5 works) · Cohort (5 works)