Cláudia Mendes

Cláudia Mendes' is a highly skilled nurse who is dedicated to improving surgical nursing research, teaching, and patient care. She has consistently strived for excellence and improved patient outcomes, especially in perioperative settings and the management of chronic diseases. Cláudia Mendes' academic journey demonstrates a strong foundation in healthcare, culminating in a Doctorate and Master's degree in Human Motricity. Her specialization in surgical-medical nursing (Critical Patient and Perioperative), coupled with advanced competencies in management, sports nursing, and bioethics, reflects her commitment to comprehensive expertise. Cláudia Mendes's professional experience includes significant contributions to the Hospital do Espírito Santo de Évora, ULSAC, EPE, where she has actively participated in the integrated Council Management for Obesity and Metabolic Surgery. Through innovative project leadership, she has demonstrated the capacity to develop and integrate patient-centered care approaches while promoting efficient management and healthcare innovation. Her expertise extends to academia, where she has served as an associate professor at Universidade de Évora. In these roles, she has developed and delivered curricula incorporating simulation practices, self-care strategies, and digital technologies. Her engagement in education underscores her commitment to preparing students for the challenges of contemporary clinical practice. As a dedicated researcher, Cláudia Mendes has significantly contributed to the scientific community through publications in high-impact journals (Q1 and Q2), focusing on chronic disease management, obesity, sarcopenia, and post-surgical rehabilitation. She has been awarded in many scientific events and also published in journals like Nature. Her research includes projects such as the study of sarcopenia in obesity and the design and implementation of nurse-led interventions for the follow-up of surgical patients.