Oncology Nursing Research Unit

The group was established in 2022 and integrates nurses, mainly from IPO Porto, who are interested in developing research in cancer nursing. It aims to contribute to patient-centred care through the understanding of the phenomena associated with the oncological disease and its treatment, as well as its impact in patient-reported outcomes. Its mission is also to stimulate and develop research in cancer nursing at IPO Porto, through the enhancement of the skills of its professionals.

SCIENTIFIC COORDINATOR

Rui Costa, RN, MA, PhD
ORCID ID/ Ciência ID: 0000-0001-7040-3487 / 4E16-8BAA-8FA5 ORCID ID/ Ciência ID: 0000-0001-7040-3487 / 4E16-8BAA-8FA5
Nurse at Occupational Medicine Service, IPO Porto. President of the Portuguese Society for Nursing History (SPHE)
Email: rui.costa@ipoporto.min-saude.pt

TEAM

Senior Researchers

Isabel Veiga Malta, PhD
ORCID ID/ Ciência ID: 0000-0002-3229-0677 / 1911-2A0A-7240
Director of the Sterilization Service
Email: isabel.malta@ipoporto.min-saude.pt

Maria Esmeralda Reis Barreira, RN, PhD
ORCID ID/ Ciência ID: 0000-0001-5880-1669 / 341E-D243-5BE3
Specialist nurse at the Lung Clinic
Email: ebarreira@ipoporto.min-saude.pt

Rosa Maria Andrade Proença, PhD
Ciência ID: 6813-201C-7174
Higher Technician at the Portuguese School of Oncology in Porto
Email: rosa.proenca@ipoporto.min-saude.pt

Junior Researchers

Ana Maria Gomes Almeida, RN, PhD
ORCID ID/ Ciência ID: 0000-0002-9725-4159 / 321E-7BD3-AD75
Nurse at the Department of Imaging Sciences and Radioncology, IPO Porto
Email: ana.m.almeida@ipoporto.min-saude.pt

Research Assistants

Ana Cristina Rodrigues, RN, MSc
ORCID ID/ Ciência ID: 0000-0002-1670-8842 / 5016-3F18-58F6
Specialist Nurse at Nephrology Service – Hemodialysis Unit, IPO Porto
Email: anacrodrigues@ipoporto.min-saude.pt

Ana Maria Trigo Macedo Martins, RN, MSc
ORCID ID/ Ciência ID: 0000-0002-5678-4575 / 1B11-4884-D8E6
Specialist Nurse at the Surgical Oncology Service, IPO Porto
Email: amaria.martins@ ipoporto.min-saude.pt

Andreia Jorge Neves Salvini Guimarães Vieira, RN, MSc
ORCID ID/ Ciência ID: 0009-0002-1767-838X / BB1D-956E-2EE5
Specialist Nurse at the Outpatient Operating Room, IPO Porto
Email: andreiasalvini@ipoporto.min-saude.pt

Diana Ramada, RN, MSc
ORCID ID/ Ciência ID: 0000-0002-4347-4471 / 4B11-C6D1-15D1
Specialist Nurse at the Center for Therapeutic Innovation in Oncology (CITO), IPO Porto
Email: diana.ramada@ipoporto.min-saude.pt

Investigadores Convidados

Bruno Magalhães, RN, MSc, PhD
ORCID ID/ Ciência ID: 0000-0001-6049-8646 / 3911-5498-3A15
Coordinating teacher at the University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro (UTAD)
Email: brunomm@utad.pt

Daniela França, RN, MSc, PhD
ORCID ID/ Ciência ID: 0000-0002-3687-8312 / D11F-BF21-66E3
Adjunct Professor at Escola Superior de Saúde de Santa Maria
Email: daniela.franca@ipoporto.min.saude.pt

PhD Students

Carla Regina Rodrigues da Silva, RN, MSc. PhD Student at the Portuguese Catholic University (UCP)
ORCID ID/ Ciência ID: 0000-0001-5147-2751 / CA1A-6620-402F
Specialist nurse at the Surgical Oncology Service, IPO Porto. Assistant Professor at Escola Superior de Saúde Norte Cruz Vermelha Portuguesa. President of the Portuguese Society of Oncology Nursing (SPEO)
Email: carla.r.silva@ipoporto.min-saude.pt

Maria José Silva Dias, RN, MSc. PhD Student at the University of Barcelona
ORCID ID/ Ciência ID: 0000-0003-0104-8156 / D515-E6F7-50E2
Specialist nurse at the Gastroenterology Service, IPO Porto
Email: mjose.dias@ipoporto.min-saude.pt

Sara Manuela de Sousa Ferreira da Cruz, RN, MSc. PhD Student at the University of Porto – Abel Salazar Institute of Biomedical Sciences (ICBAS)
ORCID ID/ Ciência ID: 0000-0001-7522-2802 / 6F14-F76C-AE5A
Specialist nurse at the Surgical Oncology Service, IPO Porto. Invited Adjunct Professor at Cooperativa de Ensino Superior Politécnico e Universitário (CESPU)
Email: sara.ferreira@ipoporto.min-saude.pt

Luís Filipe Gonçalves da Silva, PT, RDN, MSc. PhD Student at the University of Coruña
ORCID ID/ Ciência ID: 0000-0002-4423-7443 / 6E1A-A675-49F4
Technical Director, Project Manager and responsible for the Nutrition consultation of rare neuromuscular diseases of the Portuguese Association of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Email: flip.goncalves@gmail.com

Aims

The group aims to contribute to the understanding of the processes associated with cancer disease, and to assess the impact of interventions focused on people and their families/caregivers. The priority areas of research are monitoring of complications and adherence to therapeutic regimen, digital transition and innovation, innovation in oncology and professional satisfaction and identity.

PROJECTS WITH INTERNAL FUNDING

Selected publications (up to five)

Moura, D.B., de Fátima Sousa Andrade D., Silva, C.R., Soares-Pinto, I.E. Environmental Comfort in Promoting Sleep in Critically Ill Patients: A Scoping Review. Dimens Crit Care Nurs. 2024; May-Jun 01;43(3):146-157.

Sílvia Fernandes, C., Belém Vale, M., Magalhães, B., Castro, J., Azevedo, M., Lourenço, M. Developing a Card Game for Assessment and Intervention in the Person and the Family in Palliative Care: ” Pallium Game”. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2023; 20(2):1449.

Salta, S., Lobo, J., Magalhães, B., Henrique, R., Jerónimo, C. DNA methylation as a triage marker for colposcopy referral in HPV-based cervical cancer screening: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Clin Epigenetics. 2023; Aug 2;15(1):125.

Gonçalves, F., Cabral, S., Moreira, A. P., Cunha, J., Magalhães, B. Characterization and monitoring of nutritional risk and nutritional status in oncological patients admitted to an oncological surgery unit: A longitudinal study. Clin Nutr ESPEN. 2023; 57:637-646.

Cunha, R., Ochoa, C., Pires, L.; Morais, M., Costa, R., Rocha, L. COVID-19 vaccine booster in healthcare workers – reasons for refusing. Pulmonology. 2022 Nov-Dec;28(6):476-477.