Sandra Maria Alves
Biographic Data
| ID | 898288 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Sandra Maria Alves |
| GIVEN NAMES | Sandra Maria |
| FAMILY NAME | Alves |
| SIGNATURE | ALVES S M |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Coimbra |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-2318-7491 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 6 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 6 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2011 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
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…
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. …
Regional drinking water composition effects on hip fracture risk
Geographical variation on hip fractures (HF) may be related to the geographical variation of drinking water composition (DWC); minerals in drinking water may contribute to its fragility. We aim to investigate the effects of DWC on HF risk in Portugal (2000-2010). From National Hospital Discharge Register we selected admissions of patients aged ≥50 years, diagnosed with HF caused by low/moderate energy traumas. Water components and characteristics…
Marked socioeconomic inequalities in hip fracture incidence rates during the Bone and Joint Decade (2000–2010) in Portugal
BACKGROUND: Socioeconomic factors may influence changes in hip fracture (HF) incidence over time. We analysed HF temporal trends during the Bone and Joint Decade in Portugal (BJD-Portugal), 2000-2010, by regional socioeconomic status (SES), sex and age. METHODS: We selected registers of patients aged 50+ years with HF (International Classification of Diseases, V.9-Clinical Modification, ICD9-CM) caused by traumas of low/moderate energy, from the …
Time to death in a prospective cohort of 252 patients treated for fracture of the proximal femur in a major hospital in Portugal
The objectives were to analyze one-year survival and mortality predictors in patients with fracture of the proximal femur (low/moderate trauma). A prospective cohort was formed by inviting all patients hospitalized in the Orthopedic Ward of the second largest hospital in Portugal (May 2008-April 2009). Survival was assessed at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months after fracture and related to demographic factors, lifestyle, and clinical history, as well as to …
P1-73 Can in-hospital fatality rates following HIP fractures be explained? A meta
Introduction The risk of death increases following a hip fracture. Objective To explain mortality rates of patients hospitalised due to hip fracture, according to multiple co-variables. Methods A systematic review on Medline was conducted and studies were included if data for in-hospital fatality rates, following a hip fracture admission (ICD- 10 S72.0—S72.2 or ICD- 9- CM 820), was available for patients older than 50 years. Prospective cohorts w…
Marked socioeconomic inequalities in hip fracture incidence rates during the Bone and Joint Decade (2000–2010) in Portugal
BACKGROUND: Socioeconomic factors may influence changes in hip fracture (HF) incidence over time. We analysed HF temporal trends during the Bone and Joint Decade in Portugal (BJD-Portugal), 2000-2010, by regional socioeconomic status (SES), sex and age. METHODS: We selected registers of patients aged 50+ years with HF (International Classification of Diseases, V.9-Clinical Modification, ICD9-CM) caused by traumas of low/moderate energy, from the …
P1-73 Can in-hospital fatality rates following HIP fractures be explained? A meta
Introduction The risk of death increases following a hip fracture. Objective To explain mortality rates of patients hospitalised due to hip fracture, according to multiple co-variables. Methods A systematic review on Medline was conducted and studies were included if data for in-hospital fatality rates, following a hip fracture admission (ICD- 10 S72.0—S72.2 or ICD- 9- CM 820), was available for patients older than 50 years. Prospective cohorts w…
Time to death in a prospective cohort of 252 patients treated for fracture of the proximal femur in a major hospital in Portugal
The objectives were to analyze one-year survival and mortality predictors in patients with fracture of the proximal femur (low/moderate trauma). A prospective cohort was formed by inviting all patients hospitalized in the Orthopedic Ward of the second largest hospital in Portugal (May 2008-April 2009). Survival was assessed at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months after fracture and related to demographic factors, lifestyle, and clinical history, as well as to …
Marked socioeconomic inequalities in hip fracture incidence rates during the Bone and Joint Decade (2000–2010) in Portugal
BACKGROUND: Socioeconomic factors may influence changes in hip fracture (HF) incidence over time. We analysed HF temporal trends during the Bone and Joint Decade in Portugal (BJD-Portugal), 2000-2010, by regional socioeconomic status (SES), sex and age. METHODS: We selected registers of patients aged 50+ years with HF (International Classification of Diseases, V.9-Clinical Modification, ICD9-CM) caused by traumas of low/moderate energy, from the …
Regional drinking water composition effects on hip fracture risk
Geographical variation on hip fractures (HF) may be related to the geographical variation of drinking water composition (DWC); minerals in drinking water may contribute to its fragility. We aim to investigate the effects of DWC on HF risk in Portugal (2000-2010). From National Hospital Discharge Register we selected admissions of patients aged ≥50 years, diagnosed with HF caused by low/moderate energy traumas. Water components and characteristics…
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…
Internal Medicine (6 works) · Medicine (6 works) · Hip and Femur Fractures (4 works) · Internal Medicine (4 works) · Environmental health (3 works) · Gerontology (3 works) · Hip fracture (3 works) · Osteoporosis (3 works) · Bone health and osteoporosis research (2 works) · Chronic Disease Management Strategies (2 works)