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Biography
Paulo Alves is a researcher in the field of nursing and wound care, known for his substantial contributions and achievements. Completing his PhD in Nursing at Universidade Católica Portuguesa in 2015, he currently holds prestigious positions as a Full Professor and Dean at the same institution. His commitment to advancing the field is evident through his extensive research output, having published more than 60 articles in specialized journals and presenting at numerous international and national events.
Paulo has a notable record of authoring 10 book chapters and 5 books and has registered a product, collectively contributing to over 200 technical production items. His dedication to the field extends beyond research, as he has actively participated in over 100 international and national conferences, highlighting his ongoing commitment to sharing knowledge and driving innovation.
In his role as an educator and mentor, Paulo has successfully supervised various PhD and master's theses in nursing and co-supervised also in other health sciences area. His involvement in more than 10 research projects between 2007 and 2023, along with his current engagement in 2 ongoing research projects, underscores his active role in the advancement of medical sciences, particularly in wound care. Paulo's collaborative nature is reflected in his professional activities, having worked with approximately 200 colleagues in co-authorship of scientific works.
Paulo Alves's work is characterized by a focus on Nursing, Oncology, Skin, Wound Treatment, Ulcers, Wound Care, Prevention, Teaching, Education, Healthcare, and Pressure Ulcers. This diverse range of interests and expertise signifies his deep understanding and passion for improving patient outcomes and advancing the field of wound care. His dedication to innovation and research makes him an invaluable contributor to the future of medical sciences
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Feridas: prevalência e custos, Universidade Católica Portuguesa
Award Date: 1 Dec 2015
External positions
Presidente, Associação Portuguesa de Tratamento de Feridas
2018 → …
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 3 Good Health and Well-being
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SDG 4 Quality Education
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SDG 5 Gender Equality
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SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation
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SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
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SDG 13 Climate Action
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SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Onys25: Exploratory pilot study on socks impregnated with octenidine dihydrochloride in the treatment of onychomycosis: prediction and personalization of treatment with artificial neural networks
Alves, P. (PI), Silva-Neves, V. (CoPI), Pais-Vieira, C. (Researcher), Santos Pais Vieira, M. (Researcher), Ferreira Matos, D. (Researcher) & Ramos, J. (Researcher)
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
2/02/26 → 1/08/27
Project: Research
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SINFONIA: Sustainable Agroecosystems, Food Innovation, and Artistic Practices for Climate Adaptation
Pinto, E. (PI), Bexiga, M. G. (CoPI), Costa, P. R. (CoPI), Morais, A. M. M. B. (Researcher), Gomes, A. M. (Researcher), Martins, A. P. (Researcher), Rangel, A. O. S. S. (Researcher), Santos, C. S. D. (Researcher), Manaia, C. (Researcher), Kekhasharú Tavaria, F. (Researcher), Vaz-Moreira, I. (Researcher), Barbosa, J. C. (Researcher), Botelho, J. (Researcher), Machado, M. (Researcher), Barbosa, M. I. (Researcher), Pintado, M. M. (Researcher), Correia, M. (Researcher), Silva, M. N. D. (Researcher), Vasconcelos, M. (Researcher), Teixeira, P. (Researcher), Castro, P. M. L. (Researcher), Rodrigues, P. M. (Researcher), Duarte, R. (Researcher), Mesquita, R. (Researcher), Magalhães, R. (Researcher), Sousa, S. (Researcher), Pereira, S. (Researcher), Ribas, T. (Researcher), Brandão, T. R. S. (Researcher), Alves, P. (Researcher), Almeida, A. (Researcher), Costa, T. (Researcher), Baltazar, A. (Researcher), Sá, C. (Researcher), Ribas, D. (Researcher), Castro, L. (Researcher), Revez, M. J. (Researcher), Carvalho, J. V. (Researcher), Natálio, C. (Researcher), Bordalo, R. (Researcher) & Leitão, A. (Researcher)
1/07/25 → 30/06/28
Project: Innovation
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TRANSCEND-XR: Co-creation and implementation of an intervention to improve the understanding of TesticulaR cANcer late effects and unmet Supportive CarENeeDs of AYA survivors using eXtended Reality
Alves, P. (PI), Nunes, S. (CoPI) & Pais-Vieira, C. (CoPI)
1/06/25 → 30/11/30
Project: Research
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ARTURO: Assessing the role of intratumoral microbiota in therapy responses using patient-derived tumor-on-chip
Nunes, S. (PI), Alves, P. (CoPI) & Pais-Vieira, C. (Researcher)
1/07/24 → 30/06/28
Project: Research
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EU PAL-COPD: Evaluation of the ICLEAR-EU intervention to integrate palliative care in the treatment of people with advanced COPD and their family caregivers: an international stepped wedge cluster RCT in six European countries
Silva, M. (PI), Alves, P. (CoPI), Pereira, S. M. (Researcher) & Hernández-Marrero, P. (Researcher)
1/01/24 → 31/12/28
Project: Research
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AI-enhanced educational model to improve nursing students’ knowledge of wound bed assessment
Encarnação, R., Alves, P. & Reis, J., 7 May 2026, p. 1-5. 5 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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Artificial intelligence chatbots in nursing education: a scoping review protocol
Fernandes, F., Encarnação, R. M. C., Lima, S. B. S. D. & Alves, P. J. P., 19 Jan 2026, In: Athena Health & Research Journal. 3, Suppl, 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Artificial intelligence-mediated clinical judgement in nursing: a sequential multimethod experimental study on pressure injury prevention in intensive care
Alves, J., Pais-Vieira, C. & Alves, P., 7 May 2026, p. 1-5. 5 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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Clinical outcomes with gelling fibre and silicone-coated foam dressings: a prospective, multicentre study
Sharpe, A., Dang, C., Drew, D., Hamdi, M., Alves, P., Castro, J. & Chadwick, P., 2 Jun 2026, In: Journal of wound care. 35, 6, p. 496-504 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Clinical wound care and management translated to the requirements from effective wound dressings
Gefen, A., Alves, P., Beeckman, D., Cullen, B., Lázaro-Martínez, J. L., Lev-Tov, H., Najafi, B., Santamaria, N., Sharpe, A., Swanson, T. & Woo, K., 1 Jan 2026, Applied science and engineering of wound dressings and their clinical effectiveness: from design principles to physiological performance. Gefen, A. (ed.). Elsevier, p. 3-20 18 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
Prizes
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1° Prémio melhor poster no Congresso de Investigação em Enfermagem, "Os enfermeiros líderes transformacionais em Portugal: um estudo descritivo"
Moreira, C. (Recipient), Alves, P. (Recipient) & Mota , L. (Recipient), 27 Mar 2026
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1st Prize - Best Oral Communication
Marques, A. (Recipient), Alves, J. (Recipient), Marinheiro, C. (Recipient) & Alves, P. (Recipient), 11 Apr 2024
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1st Prize - Best Poster
Azevedo, R. (Recipient), Alves, J. (Recipient) & Alves, P. (Recipient), 3 Apr 2025
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1º Prémio de Comunicação Livre, no Congresso APTFeridas - Gala 25 Anos
Alves, P. (Recipient), Neves-Amado, J. (Recipient) & Miranda, L. S. G. (Recipient), 10 Nov 2023
Prize: Other distinction
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Decidir em Emergência e Reanimação: Algoritmo Vs. Instinto - Inteligência Artificial
Alves, P. (Speaker)
6 Mar 2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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I Jornadas de Investigação em Enfermagem do SESARAM
Alves, P. (Participant)
26 Mar 2026 → 27 Mar 2026Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...
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XVIII Congreso Internacional de Enfermería Dermatológica, Dermocosmética y Heridas
Alves, P. (Participant)
23 May 2026 → 24 May 2026Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...
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UCP4SUCCESS
Alves, P. (Participant)
21 Jan 2026Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...
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XVIII Congreso Internacional de Enfermería Dermatológica, Dermocosmética y Heridas
Alves, P. (Participant)
23 Apr 2026 → 24 Apr 2026Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...
Press/Media
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Êxodo dos professores de Enfermagem é o movimento profissional no sistema binário
18/12/23
1 Media contribution
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Sob a génese da Inteligência Artificial: o cuidar em Enfermagem
12/05/23
1 Media contribution
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A Católica no Porto e a Ciência: o universo da investigação
Vieira, E., Coscueta, E., Pintado, M., Brassesco, M. E., Cunha, M., Cunha, C., Lourenço, A., Gonçalves, R., Rodrigues, V., Mota, F., Cunha, M., Dias, R., Coelho, S., Oliveira-Silva, P., Alves, P. & Manaia, C.
24/11/22
1 item of Media coverage
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Enfermagem: um caminho das normas legais às respostas estoicas
18/10/22
1 Media contribution
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