Florbela Neto | Nursing | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Florbela Neto | Nursing | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Florbela Neto, Instituto Politecnico de Viana do Castelo, Escola Superior de Saúde, Portugal

Prof. Florbela Neto is a specialist in pediatric and neonatal nursing, currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Nursing Sciences at the Abel Salazar Institute of Biomedical Sciences. Her research focuses on promoting oral feeding transitions in premature newborns. Prof. Neto holds a Master’s degree in Child Health and Pediatric Nursing from the Porto School of Nursing and multiple postgraduate qualifications, including Advanced Nursing and Health Services Management.

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Academic Background and Expertise 🎓👶

Prof. Florbela Neto is a dedicated nursing professional with extensive academic achievements. She earned a Nursing Specialist Title in 2019 from the Porto School of Nursing 🏫, highlighting her expertise in advanced nursing practices. In 2014, she completed a Master’s Degree in Child Health and Pediatric Nursing 👩‍⚕️👶, also from the Porto School of Nursing, focusing on specialized care for young patients. Currently, she is pursuing a PhD in Nursing Sciences (2017–present) 📚 at the Abel Salazar Institute of Biomedical Sciences. Her research emphasizes nursing interventions for premature newborns’ transition to oral feeding 🍼, showcasing her commitment to neonatal care.

 

Research Focus

Prof. Florbela Neto’s research emphasizes neonatal care and nursing interventions to support premature infants. Her notable work, including “An Algorithm Proposal to Oral Feeding in Premature Infants” 🧠📄, focuses on strategies to enhance the transition to oral feeding, addressing critical developmental challenges faced by preterm newborns. This study highlights her expertise in pediatric nursing and family-centered care, aiming to improve neonatal outcomes through innovative and evidence-based practices 💡📊. Her research bridges clinical nursing practices and neonatal neurodevelopment, contributing to better health outcomes for vulnerable populations in early life 🌟👩‍⚕️.

 

Publication Top Notes

  • Meanings and social representations attributed to children’s fears: Promoting positive parenting
  • Guide for oral feeding of premature newborns: Consensus using Nominal Group Technique
  • Health care networks: Portugal’s reality in monitoring premature babies after hospital discharge
  • An algorithm proposal for oral feeding in premature infants
  • Characterization of the preterm newborn: From tube feeding to food autonomy
  • NIDCAP at Hospital São Joao – The Journey

 

Neslihan LOK | Nursing and Health Professions | Best Researcher Award

Neslihan LOK | Nursing and Health Professions | Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr Neslihan LOK, Selcuk University, Turkey

Neslihan Lök is an esteemed academic with a doctorate in Psychiatric Nursing from Akdeniz University, completed in 2016. Her master’s thesis, under the guidance of Belgin Akın, focused on environmental risk factors for falls in the elderly. She began her academic journey with a bachelor’s degree from Selçuk University in 2007. As a distinguished scholar, she has held various academic positions at Selçuk University, currently serving as an Associate Professor in the Nursing Faculty. Her research interests include psychosocial interventions, mental health in chronic illness, and geriatric care. Dr. Lök has guided numerous theses and led several significant research projects. 🧠📚👩‍⚕️

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Education

Dr. Neslihan LOK earned a PhD in Psychiatric Nursing from Akdeniz University on March 31, 2016. Their doctoral thesis, guided by Belgin Akın, focused on environmental risk factors inside homes that contribute to falls among the elderly. They completed a Master’s degree in Public Health Nursing from Selçuk University on September 22, 2010, and a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from the Karaman Health School of Selçuk University on June 15, 2007. Dr. Neslihan LOK’s academic journey emphasizes their commitment to improving elderly care and public health. 🩺📘🏡

Awards

Dr. Neslihan LOK, recognized for her excellence in presentations, has received multiple awards for her contributions. In 2019, she was honored with the “En İyi Sözel Bildiri Ödülü” by the Her İçin Spor ve Wellness Derneği. She also secured the “Sözel Bildiri İkincilik Ödülü” at Celal Bayar Üniversitesi in 2017 and İstanbul Üniversitesi in 2016. Additionally, she earned the “Sözel Bildiri İkincilik Ödülü” at the V. Uluslararası ve VIII. Ulusal Psikiyatri Hemşireliği Kongresi in 2016. These accolades underscore her impactful work and dedication in her field. 🏆📊🎓

Research focus

Dr. Neslihan Lök’s research focuses primarily on geriatric mental health and caregiving dynamics, emphasizing interventions like physical activity and reminiscence therapy to improve cognitive functions, depression, and quality of life among elderly populations. Her work also explores the impact of domestic environmental factors on falling risks in the elderly. Additionally, Dr. Lök investigates social support’s role in enhancing psychological resilience among caregivers of patients with schizophrenia. Her studies contribute significantly to understanding and enhancing elderly care practices and mental health support systems. 🧠👵🏼🏠

Publication top notes

The effect of physical activity on depressive symptoms and quality of life among elderly nursing home residents: Randomized controlled trial

The effect of reminiscence therapy on cognitive functions, depression, and quality of life in Alzheimer patients: Randomized controlled trial

Effects of Physical Activity Program on cognitive function and sleep quality in elderly with mild cognitive impairment: A randomized controlled trial

Aile içi şiddetin çocuk üzerindeki etkileri ve psikososyal desteğin önemi

The effects of anger management education on adolescents’ manner of displaying anger and self-esteem: A randomized controlled trial

Relationship between caregiving burden and anger level in primary caregivers of individuals with chronic mental illness

YETİŞKİN BİREYLERDE FİZİKSEL AKTİVİTE ve DEPRESYON ARASINDAKİ İLİŞKİSİNİN BELİRLENMESİ

Domestic environmental risk factors associated with falling in elderly

The relationship between the perceived social support and psychological resilience in caregivers of patients with schizophrenia

Beden eğitimi spor yüksekokulu özel yetenek sinavina girecek adaylarin kaygi durumlarinin bazi değişkenler açisindan incelenmesi