Physical Exercise and Pelvic Floor Muscle Training DOI
Roxane Van Hauwaert, Ana Tomé, Rui Almeida

et al.

Advances in educational technologies and instructional design book series, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 169 - 202

Published: Sept. 6, 2024

Pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) significantly impacts women's quality of life (QoL), affecting social, professional, and mental well-being. Pregnancy childbirth, particularly vaginal delivery, are major risk factors for PFD. This chapter reviews pelvic anatomy, function changes during pregnancy childbirth. It explores the prevalence, factors, diagnosis, management PFD, emphasizing conservative treatments like physical exercise muscle training (PFMT). PFMT strengthens muscles, improves tone, enhances neuromuscular control, effectively preventing treating Regular without complications maintains cardiorespiratory functions reduces sedentary lifestyle-related risks. Therefore, regular essential managing PFD postpartum. Moreover, education on health healthcare providers women is to promote lifelong adherence improve QoL.

Language: Английский

Emergent Applications of Organ-on-a-Chip (OOAC) Technologies With Artificial Vascular Networks in the 21st Century DOI
Ranjit Barua, Nirmalendu Biswas, Deepanjan Das

et al.

Advances in healthcare information systems and administration book series, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 198 - 219

Published: Feb. 14, 2024

The organ-on-a-chip (OOAC) technology stands at the forefront of emergent technologies, representing a biomimetic configuration functional organs on microfluidic chip. This synergizes biomedical engineering, cell biology, and biomaterial to mimic microenvironment specific organs. It effectively replicates biomechanical biological soft tissue interfaces, enabling simulation organ functionality responses various stimuli, including drug reactions environmental effects. OOAC has vast implications for precision medicine defense strategies. In this chapter, authors delve into principles OOAC, exploring its role in creating physiological models discussing advantages, current challenges, prospects. examination is significant as it highlights transformative potential technologies 21st century contributes deeper understanding OOAC's applications advancing medical research.

Language: Английский

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17

Emerging Trends in Ultrasound Education and Healthcare Clinical Applications DOI
Manuel Duarte Lobo, Sérgio Miravent, Rui Almeida

et al.

Advances in healthcare information systems and administration book series, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 263 - 287

Published: Feb. 14, 2024

In this chapter, the authors explore transformation of ultrasound training in digital era higher education. As landscape redefines access to information and learning modalities, chapter critically examines integration innovative tools The focus on leveraging technologies like extended realities simulations, alongside practicality mobile applications, enhance experience. underscores importance evolving educational systems actively engage students these advanced frameworks. It aims stimulate a comprehensive discussion effectively incorporating at undergraduate level, evaluating their impact student outcomes, preparing future healthcare professionals for technology-driven medical landscape. This review offers forward-looking perspective integrating cutting-edge education, signifying shift towards more interactive, immersive, effective experiences.

Language: Английский

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16

Effects of Genetic Counseling on Reducing Prenatal Stress and Autism Rates in the Asia-Pacific Region DOI

Yanhua Bi,

Kadir Uludağ

Advances in healthcare information systems and administration book series, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 341 - 363

Published: Feb. 14, 2024

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by difficulties in social interaction, repetitive behaviors, and narrow interests. People with ASD often experience additional mental health issues such as depression anxiety. While genetics have long been considered significant factor the development of ASD, recent research indicates that interplay between genes environment crucial understanding its underlying causes. This chapter aims to discuss relationship prenatal stress characteristics countries within Asia-Pacific region. The findings indicate connection traits China, South Korea, Japan. Further investigation required fully comprehend specific mechanisms involved this relationship. Genetic consultation can provide insights into potential risk factors, genetic counseling, guidance on personalized interventions.

Language: Английский

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15

Digital Health in the Context of Healthcare Workers' Education and Training DOI
Carlos Alberto da Silva, Rui Almeida, Francisca Carvalheira

et al.

Advances in healthcare information systems and administration book series, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 66 - 85

Published: Feb. 14, 2024

Digital technologies are reshaping healthcare practices, influencing patient information-seeking behavior, and impacting ethical considerations. The emergence of eHealth, mHealth, advanced like artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics hold promise for improving quality. However, in Portugal, digital health literacy is underexplored, particularly education. This chapter scrutinizes curricula at higher education schools, revealing that while integrated, often confined to specific modules. Portuguese institutions must reconsider equip professionals with essential skills. significance this lies its critical analysis recommendations reform. It underscores the urgent need comprehensive integration education, highlighting gap current advocating a more approach. Recommendations include implementing ongoing training enhance literacy.

Language: Английский

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14

An In-Depth Exploration of Nonwoven Materials in the Healthcare and Medical Sector DOI
Dharmesh Dhabliya, Vivek Veeraiah, Sukhvinder Singh Dari

et al.

Advances in healthcare information systems and administration book series, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 315 - 340

Published: Feb. 14, 2024

This chapter provides an overview of nonwoven materials in the healthcare industry, discussing their various uses, characteristics, advantages, challenges, recent developments, and potential future prospects. The essential nature nonwovens lies barrier efficiency, breathability, comfort, making them indispensable for surgical gowns, face masks, sterile packaging, wound dressings, hygiene products. emphasizes cost-effectiveness, disposability, infection control offered by materials, while also environmental impact compliance with regulations. dynamic advancement these is demonstrated through integration nanotechnology development smart nonwovens. Looking ahead, availability biodegradable alternatives customized solutions expected, driven sustainability, technology, emerging trends. implications sector include enhanced patient safety, improved operational increased sustainability.

Language: Английский

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13

A scoping review of digital technologies in antenatal care: recent progress and applications of digital technologies DOI Creative Commons

Halila Mohamed,

Aniza Ismail, Rosnah Sutan

et al.

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 25(1)

Published: Feb. 13, 2025

Digital health technologies have vastly improved monitoring, diagnosis, and care during pregnancy. As expectant mothers increasingly engage with social media, online platforms, mobile applications, these innovations present valuable opportunities to enhance the quality of maternal healthcare services. This review aims assess applicability, outcomes, recent advancement digital modalities in antenatal care. We conducted a scoping by searching four electronic databases (Scopus, Web Science, PubMed, EBSCOhost), performing manual searches Google Scholar, examining references relevant studies. Eligible studies included original research published English between 2010 2024 involving use for care, complying Preferred Reporting Items Systematic Reviews Meta-Analyses extension guidelines. One hundred twenty-six eligible articles were identified, majority (61.11%) high-income countries, including United States, Kingdom, Australia. increased over time, driven telehealth adoption affluent nations. Interventions predominantly focused on patient-provider consultations, remote education, complementing in-person visits or as substitute when necessary. High levels acceptance satisfaction reported among users. These interventions primarily targeted general (28.57%), gestational diabetes mellitus (15.07%), mental (13.49%) while also addressing weight management, hypertensive disorders, high-risk pregnancies education. The findings demonstrated positive outcomes managing clinical conditions, enhancing knowledge, promoting birth preparedness, improving access utilisation. Additionally, revealed cost-effectiveness approaches alleviating financial burdens patients systems. is emerging pivotal tool child fostering high providers. Its integration into ensures maintenance standard quality, no adverse effects despite limited discussions safety privacy concerns. continue evolve, they are set redefine offering more accessible, efficient, patient-centred solutions, ultimately shaping future delivery.

Language: Английский

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0

Physical Exercise and Pelvic Floor Muscle Training DOI
Roxane Van Hauwaert, Ana Tomé, Rui Almeida

et al.

Advances in educational technologies and instructional design book series, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 169 - 202

Published: Sept. 6, 2024

Pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) significantly impacts women's quality of life (QoL), affecting social, professional, and mental well-being. Pregnancy childbirth, particularly vaginal delivery, are major risk factors for PFD. This chapter reviews pelvic anatomy, function changes during pregnancy childbirth. It explores the prevalence, factors, diagnosis, management PFD, emphasizing conservative treatments like physical exercise muscle training (PFMT). PFMT strengthens muscles, improves tone, enhances neuromuscular control, effectively preventing treating Regular without complications maintains cardiorespiratory functions reduces sedentary lifestyle-related risks. Therefore, regular essential managing PFD postpartum. Moreover, education on health healthcare providers women is to promote lifelong adherence improve QoL.

Language: Английский

Citations

4