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Helga Martins has a degree in Nursing and specialized in Community Nursing, Chronic Patients and Critical Care. She also holds a postgraduate degree in Management and Clinical Supervision in Nursing. In 2022, she obtained a PhD in Nursing from Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Lisbon. Additionally, she completed a postdoctoral program in Integral Human Development at CADOS, Universidade Católica Portuguesa. She is a Assistant Professor and a member of the Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Health at Universidade Católica Portuguesa. In additon, she has published 25 articles in peer-reviewed journals. She has also contributed to five book chapters. Throughout her career, she has received several awards and honors. Her research focuses on vulnerable populations, spirituality, as well as the development of nursing diagnoses and assessment scales. In addition, she is dedicated to the study of Integral Human Development, transcultural care, chronic patients, Community health, Public health and EcoHealth.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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RECLAIM: The Effects of Leisure Activities on the Wellbeing and Mental Health of Older People Left Behind.
d'Araújo, M. A. (PI), Nunes, M. V. S. (PI), Martins, H. (Researcher), Ubach Trindade, R. (Researcher), Ilgaz, A. (Researcher), Garunja, E. (Researcher) & Li, Y. (Researcher)
1/08/25 → 1/08/28
Project: Research
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BMT Life Project: Validação Cultural e Psicométrica do FACT-BMT para Português de Portugal
Bacalhau, L. (PI), Martins, H. (Researcher), Lopes, A. (Researcher) & Costa, J. (Researcher)
1/08/25 → 1/08/28
Project: Research
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Integral Human Development in the Portuguese context. A post-doctoral fellowship program
Hanenberg, P. (Project Coordinator), Catanho, C. (Project Manager), Ubach Trindade, R. (Project Manager), Barros, C. (Fellow), Minga, E. (Fellow), Abalroado, T. (Fellow), Pereira, A. (Fellow), d'Araújo, M. A. (Fellow), Martins, H. (Fellow), Carvalho, C. S. (Fellow), Santos, M. I. (Fellow), Romeiro, J. (Fellow), Wiórko, A. (Fellow), Koncz, L. (Fellow), Fernandes, S. (Fellow), Jesus, A. P. (Fellow), Silva, D. (Fellow), Peters, D. (Fellow), Silva, E. (Fellow), Cardoso, E. P. (Fellow), Franco, S. G. (Fellow), Kovič, A. (Fellow), Brant, A. (Fellow), Calléja, L. (Fellow), Soares, M. C. (Fellow), Monteiro, S. (Fellow), Iancu, Z. (Fellow), Franco, P. (Fellow), Noronha, E. (Fellow), Moreno, A. (Researcher), Rodrigues, E. (Researcher), Ribeiro, P. (Researcher) & Neto, T. (Researcher)
1/09/21 → 31/12/27
Project: Research
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PBN: Public Bathouse Nursing
Figueiredo, A. S. (PI), Ferrito, C. (Assistant Professor), Andrade, F. (Researcher), Neves-Amado, J. (Assistant Professor), Santos, A. S. (Assistant Teacher), Medeiros-Garcia, L. (Assistant Teacher), Wollrat, A. (Guest Assistant Investigator), Casemiro, L. (Volunteer), Bacalhau, L. (Researcher) & Martins, H. (Researcher)
2/05/15 → …
Project: Research
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Project MAR: Monitoring and assessment of pain in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy: a best practice implementation project
Martins, H. (PI), Caldeira, S. (PI), Rpdrigues, R. (Researcher), Martins, M. (Researcher), Martins, D. (Researcher), Pimenta, A. (Researcher), Cabrita, P. (Researcher) & Belchior, M. (Researcher)
3/05/23 → 30/09/24
Project: Research
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Alma sem morada: espiritualidade das pessoas em situação de sem abrigo
Martins, H., 12 Jan 2026, In: Revista Brasileira de Saúde. 2, 2, p. 1-7 7 p., 1.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Beyond heartbeat: the importance of psychological self-care in patients with chronic cardiovascular disease
Miguel, S., Veludo, F. & Martins, H., 1 Apr 2026, In: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing. 25, 3, p. 526-527 2 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate
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Desenvolvimento de competências de raciocínio clínico em contexto da saúde familiar
Mestre, T. D., Lopes, A. F., Martins, H., Catarino, M. & Raposo, T., 24 Mar 2026, Raciocinio clínico em enfermagem. Lopes, M. (ed.). Lidel, p. 147-165 19 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Distinguishing risk and problem-focused diagnosis in adult pressure injury: a critical discussion to enhance nursing diagnoses linkages
Veludo, F., Miguel, S., Oliveira, C., Xavier, T., Pedro, P., Romeiro, J., Rosário, J., Afonso, A., Sitefane, S. & Martins, H., 13 Jun 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: International journal of nursing knowledge. 20473087261460963.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Enhancing staff wellbeing and emotional readiness in residential aged care facilities
Marques, R. A. A., Nalha, M. F. & Martins, H. T., Jun 2026, In: Journal of Clinical Nursing. 35, 6, p. 2870-2871 2 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › peer-review
Prizes
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1 out of 3 of the best posters in spirituality cathegory
Martins, H. (Recipient), Caldeira, S. (Recipient) & Domingues, T. D. (Recipient), 23 May 2019
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2 lugar categoria Poster “Adesão à vacinação antigripal em pessoas com Diabetes mellitus: intervenção de Enfermagem Comunitária"
Ribeiro, R. (Recipient), Curado, H. (Recipient) & Martins, H. (Recipient), 12 Jun 2026
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3 lugar na categoria Poster Diabetes Mellitus tipo 1 na Adolescência. Estudo de Caso Segundo o Modelo Dinâmico de Avaliação e Intervenção Familiar”
Antunes, J. (Recipient), Franco, R. (Recipient) & Martins, H. (Recipient), 12 Jun 2026
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Best poster
Tavares, A. P. (Recipient), Martins, H. (Recipient) & Caldeira, S. (Recipient), 28 May 2021
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Best poster
Martins, H. (Recipient), Caldeira, S. (Recipient) & Domingues, T. D. (Recipient), 6 Dec 2018
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Activities
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Promotion of tetanus and diphtheria vaccination among the elderly in residential care facilities
Deodato, S. (President of Jury), Martins, H. (Supervisor) & Nascimento, T. (Main Examiner)
24 Jun 2026Activity: Examination
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International Staff and Teaching Week da Universidade Pontifícia de Salamanca
Loureiro, F. (Participant), Martins, H. (Participant) & Miguel, S. (Participant)
23 Mar 2026 → 27 Mar 2026Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...
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Espiritualidade e sentido no cuidar em situações complexas
Martins, H. (Speaker)
11 Feb 2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Espiritualidade no Envelhecimento: O Segredo para a Longevidade
Martins, H. (Speaker)
14 Nov 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Developing and Testing a Mobile App for the Evaluation of Spiritual Needs in Palliative Care
Caldeira, S. (Speaker), Martins, H. (Speaker) & Romeiro, J. (Speaker)
8 May 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
Press/Media
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Missed nursing care in the emergency room: a hard reality demanding an integral approach
26/12/25
1 Media contribution
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Docentes da Escola de Enfermagem (Lisboa) e da FCSE participam em congresso internacional de oncologia em Berlim.
23/10/25
1 item of Media coverage
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Thesis
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Angústia espiritual em pessoas com cancro submetidas a quimioterapia: estudo longitudional
Martins, H. T. (Student), Berenguer, S. M. A. C. (Supervisor), 25 Jul 2022Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis