The everyday life occupations of older women in social vulnerability in Brazil

During women's reproductive years, many women experience primary dysmenorrhea (PD), a prevalent gynaecological disorder. While pharmacological treatments are used to address the symptoms of primary dysmenorrhea, interest in non-pharmacological methods, notably physiotherapy techniques, has developed. The purpose of this narrative review is to determine whether physical therapy techniques are useful in treating primary dysmenorrhea. To find pertinent papers, a thorough literature search in several databases was performed. Exercises for therapeutic purposes, physical activity, acupuncture, and complementary medical techniques were among the therapies studied in the literature. To determine the genuine efficacy and optimise the application of PT approaches in controlling PD, research with larger sample numbers and rigorous methodologies is required. This chapter as a whole emphasizes the potential advantages of non-pharmacological therapies, providing safer substitutes and a comprehensive strategy to enhance the wellbeing of people with primary dysmenorrhea.

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Transformational Impact by Digital Technologies on Antepartum, Intrapartum, and Postpartum Healthcare in Redefining Maternal Care

Singh

2024

Advances in Human and Social Aspects of Technology

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The introduction of inventive solutions during the antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum phases, the use of digital technologies is restructuring maternal healthcare. The transforming impact caused by digital technologies on maternal health outcomes is explored in the world, focusing on telehealth, remote monitoring, and data analytics. The implementation of digital tools and technologies in maternal healthcare is changing the approach to prenatal care, labour and delivery, and postpartum support. Despite these limitations, technological advances can enhance maternal outcomes, lowering complications, and encouraging women to take an active role in the health care journey. This chapter explores the ways in which digital tools such as- wearable technology, telemedicine, artificial intelligence and mobile applications are changing the care provided to expectant mothers. It looks at the advantages, difficulties, and possible future paths of these technologies in delivering efficient, individualized, and easily accessible healthcare for women.

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The everyday life occupations of older women in social vulnerability in Brazil

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Special issue: Occupation and society: Global to local perspectives for the future

Special issue: Occupation and society: Global to local perspectives for the future

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Transformational Impact by Digital Technologies on Antepartum, Intrapartum, and Postpartum Healthcare in Redefining Maternal Care

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