João Rocha-Gomes

Dr. João Rocha-Gomes

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Academic Career Length

7Years (2020-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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27 May 2025 in PLOS ONE
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DKDanielle Keane
Danielle Keane
JCJean-Paul Calbimonte
Jean-Paul Calbimonte
EPEwa Pawlowska
Ewa Pawlowska
AKAngelos Kassianos
Angelos Kassianos
JMJoan Carles Medina
Joan Carles Medina
JHJosephine Hegarty
Josephine Hegarty
Introduction: The growing number of people living with, through and beyond cancer poses a new challenge for sustainable survivorship care solutions. Digital health solutions which incorporate various information and communication technologies are reshaping healthcare; offering huge potential to facilitate health promotion, support healthcare efficiencies, improve access to healthcare and positively impact health outcomes. Digital health solutions include websites and mobile applications, health information technologies, telehealth solutions, wearable devices, AI-supported chatbots and other technologically assisted provision of health information, communication and services. The breadth and scope of digital health solutions necessitate a synthesis of evidence on their use in supportive care in cancer. This umbrella review will identify, synthesise, and compare systematic reviews which have evaluated the efficacy or effectiveness of digital solutions for adult cancer survivorship care with a particular focus on surveillance and management of physical effects, psychosocial effects, new cancer/ recurring cancers and supporting health promotion and disease prevention. Methods and analysis: An umbrella review of published systematic reviews will be undertaken to explore the types of digital health solutions used, their efficacy or effectiveness as a form of supportive care, and the barriers and enablers associated with their implementation. The umbrella review will be reported according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Overviews of Reviews (PRIOR) checklist. A search will be conducted across key databases. Records will be assessed independently by two review authors for eligibility against predefined criteria and will undergo two stage title, abstract and full text screening. All systematic reviews that meet the inclusion criteria will be assessed for quality using the AMSTAR 2 checklist with quality assessment and data extraction by two reviewers. The degree of publication overlap of primary studies across the included reviews will also be calculated and a mapping of the evidence will also be presented. Ethics and dissemination: As this research proposes using systematic reviews that are already published, ethical approval is not required. Results from this umbrella review will be published in a peer-reviewed journal where any significant deviations from the protocol will be justified.


14 January 2026 in BMC Public Health
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CBCristina Bostan Bostan
Cristina Bostan Bostan
AŠAnna Ševčíková
Anna Ševčíková
NYNilufer Korkmaz Yaylagul
Nilufer Korkmaz Yaylagul
GKGunilla Kulla
Gunilla Kulla
GYGünay Yıldızer
Günay Yıldızer
JSJeroen Spijker
Jeroen Spijker
Introduction: The rapid digitalisation of workplaces presents both challenges and opportunities for older workers. This scoping review examines how digital technologies impact social support for older workers, focusing on emotional, informational, and instrumental support within professional environments. While social support is critical for well-being and productivity in ageing workforces, the effects of digitalisation on social support dynamics remain insufficiently understood. Methods: Following Joanna Briggs Institute and PRISMA-ScR guidelines, a comprehensive search strategy was conducted across databases like ERIH, Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed from anytime to 2023 to identify peer-reviewed studies involving digital technologies used by older workers, generally considered as workers aged 50 years or older. Covidence software facilitated the screening of over 5000 scientific papers, study selection, and data extraction, and the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool (MMAT) assessed quality. Findings were synthesized through descriptive statistics and narrative analysis. Results: Forty-three studies met inclusion criteria. Digital technologies were found to enhance various forms of social support: remote work tools, messaging apps, and telemedicine platforms facilitated emotional connection and informational exchange. However, digitalisation also introduced barriers, some older workers reported isolation, reduced informal contact, and technostress, underscoring disparities in digital literacy and adaptation. Discussion: Digitalisation exerts a dual impact on social support for older workers: it can strengthen professional connectedness yet also heighten vulnerability to stress and exclusion. Targeted digital literacy initiatives and sustained managerial engagement are crucial to ensure that technology enhances, rather than undermines, well-being and productivity among ageing employees.


1 November 2026
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Anabela MesquitaAnabela Mesquita
Anabela Mesquita
AOAdriana Oliveira
Adriana Oliveira
MBMaria Piedade Brandão
Maria Piedade Brandão
ISInês C. Sousa
Inês C. Sousa
JRJoão Rocha-Gomes
João Rocha-Gomes

15 February 2026 in BMJ Open
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JRJoão Rocha-Gomes
João Rocha-Gomes
BSBernardo Sousa-Pinto
Bernardo Sousa-Pinto
ANAna Luisa Neves
Ana Luisa Neves
Introduction: Prescription digital therapeutics (PDTx) represent an emerging frontier in healthcare, leveraging software-based solutions to treat or manage specific medical conditions. However, despite rising interest and encouraging evidence of clinical benefits, the policy landscape remains fragmented. Jurisdictions vary widely in their regulatory approaches, reimbursement pathways and processes for clinical integration, thus creating uncertainties for developers, payers and healthcare providers. This protocol outlines an eDelphi study to develop and validate a comprehensive policy maturity framework guiding systematic assessment of national or regional readiness for PDTx adoption. Methods and analysis: We will conduct an e-Delphi study with up to three rounds to refine and validate a PDTx policy maturity framework. Experts will be recruited purposively from six stakeholder groups (regulators, healthcare providers, payers/health economists, developers, researchers and patient advocates), prioritising Europe while seeking variation across health system types and levels of economic development; a small number of non-European experts may be invited to broaden perspectives. An optional pilot round will gather initial feedback on the prototype framework, followed by iterative rounds to assess and revise domains, scoring criteria and maturity thresholds. A 5-point Likert scale (from ‘strongly disagree’ to ‘strongly agree’) will collect quantitative data, while open-text prompts will capture qualitative insights. Consensus will be defined as ≥70% agreement and/or an IQR ≤1 for critical items. Quantitative summaries and thematic analysis will guide iterative revisions of the model. This Delphi protocol aims to produce a consensus-driven framework that captures the essential elements of PDTx policy development and implementation. If validated, the framework can serve as a reference for policymakers, industry leaders, healthcare providers and researchers seeking to benchmark or advance the adoption of PDTx within health systems. Ethics and dissemination: Ethical approval for this study was obtained from the Ethics Committee of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto (reference: 320/CEFMUP/2025). Panellists will provide electronic informed consent, and data will be kept confidential. The finalised framework will be disseminated via peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations and policy briefs targeting stakeholders involved in digital health governance.