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 🌟👩⚕️.
- 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