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Rafael Alves Bernardes, Invited Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Health Sciences and Nursing (FCSE) of the Universidade Católica Portuguesa (UCP). PhD in Nursing by the Faculty of Health Sciences and Nursing (Universidade Católica Portuguesa), MSc and Clinical Specialization in Rehabilitation Nursing by the Nursing School of Coimbra (Portugal) and BSc in Nursing by the Nursing School of Lisbon (Portugal). PGCert in Empowering Patient Education (EPE) and in Clinical Instruments for Evaluating Health - Development, Evaluation and Implementation (CIDI) by the Department of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine of the University of Turku (Finland). PGCert in Clinical Supervision by the Nursing School of Coimbra (Portugal). Clinical Investigator Certification Level 2 (CLIC 2) by Nova Medical School (Lisbon, Portugal). Researcher at the Health Sciences Research Unit: Nursing (UICISA:E) of the Nursing School of Coimbra (ESEnfC) and at the Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Health (CIIS) of the Catholic University Portugal (UCP). Editorial Board Member of BMC Nursing. Membership of the Faculty of Nursing & Midwifery of the Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland (MFNMRCSI). Member of Phi Xi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) Honor Society of Nursing.
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, The Podiatric Profile of Nursing Students in Clinical Settings: Recommendations for Self-Care, Universidade Católica Portuguesa
Award Date: 13 Sept 2024
Master, Usability studies of an innovative rehabilitation device for post-heart attack patients, Nursing School of Coimbra
Award Date: 30 Mar 2021
Bachelor, Nursing Care to the Aphasic Person: The Importance of Communication in the Therapeutic Relationship, Universidade Católica Portuguesa
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 -
SDG 4 Quality Education
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CUIDAV: Necessidades de formação dos enfermeiros de Portugal sobre a prestação de cuidados em dispositivos de acessos vasculares
Bacalhau, L. (PI), Bernardes, R. A. (Researcher), Costa, P. (Researcher) & Oom, R. (Researcher)
1/01/26 → 31/12/26
Project: Research
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Playing solo, against rivals, or in a team? Exploring individual, competitive, and cooperative dynamics in gamified digital education
Coelho, F., Rando, B., Bernardes, R., Pontífice-Sousa, P., Gonçalves, D. & Abreu, A. M., Jan 2026, In: Entertainment Computing. 56, 19 p., 101065.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Rehabilitation interventions for persons with upper extremity impairment following neurological disease: scoping review
Agostinho, I. M. O., Bernardes, R. A. & Sousa, L., 19 Jun 2026, In: Retos. 82, p. 103-123 21 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Adaptation and validation of the self-administered foot health assessment instrument for Portuguese undergraduate nursing students
Bernardes, R. A., Caldeira, S., Stolt, M., Paiva-Santos, F., Santos-Costa, P. & Cruz, A. G., 2025, In: Journal of Nursing Measurement. 33, 1, p. 101-112 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Are we making the most of safe staffing research
Steven, A., Bernardes, R. A., Bianchi, M., Cornally, N., Costa, A. I., Pursio, K., Nitto, M. D., Zanini, M. & Luiking, M. L., Mar 2025, In: Journal of Nursing Scholarship. 57, 2, p. 185-189 5 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate
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Characteristics of respiratory rehabilitation programs for people with Parkinson's disease: a scoping review
Loureiro, R. F. D. M., Santana, E. D. S., Duque, F. M. G., Bernardes, R. A., Ventura, F. I. Q., Silva, R. C. G. D., Oliveira, A. L. D., Lima, M. P. D., Almeida, M. D. L. F. D., Cardoso, D. F. B. & Cardoso, A. F. D. R. M., 1 Jul 2025, In: JBI evidence synthesis. 23, 7, p. 1308-1375 68 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Clinical Medicine Insights: Case Reports (Journal)
Bernardes, R. A. (Editor)
2025 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work
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O Perfil Podológico de Estudantes de Enfermagem em Ensino Clínico: Recomendações para o Autocuidado
Bernardes, R. A. (Student) & Caldeira, S. (Supervisor)
13 Sept 2024Activity: Supervision
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BMC Nursing (Journal)
Bernardes, R. A. (Member of editorial board)
2024 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work
Press/Media
Thesis
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O perfil podológico de estudantes de enfermagem em ensino clínico: recomendações para o autocuidado
Bernardes, R. A. (Student), Berenguer, S. M. A. C. (Supervisor) & Cruz, A. G. (Supervisor), 13 Sept 2024Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis