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da Cruz Silva Andrade Madeira e Carvalho de Moura, Maria Margarida
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- A framework for blood flow analysis and researchPublication . Ruano, Maria; Da Cruz Silva Andrade Madeira E Carvalho De Moura, Maria Margarida; Leiria, A.; Garcia, F.; Moreno, E.A framework to support research and clinical applications on ultrasound Doppler blood flow signals' analysis was created by integration of several subsystems into a portable computer application. Several alternatives of the different subsystems were integrated allowing the comparison amongst them. Aiming initially the study of carotid artery blood flow signals, the framework is being extended to encompass different vases -such as the mean cerebral artery - and some cardiac valves -such as the aortic and mitral valves. Developed upon Debian Linux distribution, but portable to other operating systems, the application components considered were built from open source software.
- Assessment of utilization and willingness to use it devices to support health managementPublication . Espírito-Santo, Margarida; Lapão, Nelson; Peixoto, Stefany; Da Cruz Silva Andrade Madeira E Carvalho De Moura, Maria MargaridaBackground Amongst the technological solutions that aim to facilitate daily tasks, the potential contributions of mhealth is significant, mainly within the crescent elderly population presenting chronic diseases and using medication. Thus, this study aimed to assess the utilization and willingness to use IT devices to support health management, such as medication management. Methods A cross-sectional study was held, including the application (face-to-face and online) of an electronic questionnaire, with 164 participants. Data were processed using SPSS v27. Results Study participants had a mean age of 37.6 ± 20.0 years old, 23.8% were ≥ 60 years old, 73.2% female, 28% declared to suffer a chronic disease, with 27.4% using chronic medication and mostly managed by oneself (71.1%). Most of the participants owned and used a mobile phone (respectively 93.9% and 59.8%), a tablet (48.8% and 44.5%), and a computer (73.8% and 17.1%). Only about half of the participants aged ≥ 60 years declared to use their mobile devices to internet access (mobile phones 51.3%, tablet 35.9% and computers 41%). In this group, only 2% mentioned using applications in the health area. Overall, 85.4% considered these tools could be useful, although fewer would be willing to buy them (33.6% for < 60 years and 66.7% for ≥ 60 years). Conclusions The use of IT devices is less widespread in the older population, the age groups with greatest need for tools to support health management. Future development of this area must pay special attention to target audience characteristics and their limitations in the use of technology.