TERESA PAULA CARDOSO RIBEIRO DA COSTA MIMOSO

Teresa Paula Cardoso Ribeiro da Costa Mimoso is an Adjunct Professor at the School of Health of the Polytechnic Institute of Setúbal, specializing in Physiotherapy education and clinical practice. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy (1991) and has pursued extensive postgraduate specialization in neurological physiotherapy, geriatric care, and clinical education strategies. Her research focuses on neurological conditions, elderly care, and pedagogical approaches in healthcare education.

Key roles include teaching in Bachelor's and Master's programs in Physiotherapy, with emphasis on clinical reasoning and advanced practice in neurology. She is a doctoral candidate in Educational Psychology, studying learning strategies in clinical settings. Notable projects include the EU-funded 'CARE for YOU' and 'Renewing Ergonomic Education', addressing patient safety and healthcare professional training.

Her contributions include peer-reviewed publications on safe patient handling, mobility in elderly populations, and cross-cultural adaptations of clinical assessment tools. She has received the Academic Merit Medal (2013) from her institution.