Vanessa Antunes

Vanessa Antunes is an Invited Assistant Professor at the Catholic University of Portugal, Polo de Viseu, where she teaches in the Master's Degree in Management program. She also serves as an Adjunct Professor and Coordinator of the Postgraduate Course in Health Services Management at Escola Superior de Saúde Egas Moniz. She is an integrated member of the Egas Moniz Interdisciplinary Research Center (CiiEM) and works as a reviewer for several prestigious journals including the International Journal of Healthcare Management and the Journal of Public Health Issues and Practice.

Dr. Antunes holds a PhD in Public Health with a focus on Health Services Policy and Administration from Universidade Nova de Lisboa (2014) and a Master's degree in Nursing with specialization in Medical-Surgical Nursing (nephrological area) from Escola Superior de Enfermagem de Lisboa (2019).

Her research primarily focuses on health services policy, quality of life assessment in healthcare contexts, and nursing education. Her publication trends show consistent exploration of quality of life metrics across various healthcare populations, particularly kidney disease patients, and innovative approaches to nursing education including digital technologies and simulation training. Her work bridges clinical practice, healthcare management, and educational methodology.

• International Journal of Healthcare Management (Taylor and Francis)
• Journal of Public Health Issues and Practice (Gexin Publications)
• Revista de Enfermagem Referencia
• RIASE

Dr. Antunes has been instrumental in developing educational materials for healthcare management programs including clinical teaching guides and portfolio frameworks. Her research on quality of life assessment spans multiple patient populations with particular emphasis on kidney disease management, and she has explored innovative non-pharmacological interventions to improve patient well-being.

She is actively involved with the Egas Moniz Interdisciplinary Research Center (CiiEM), contributing to interdisciplinary projects that address contemporary healthcare challenges through integrated approaches combining clinical practice, management principles, and educational innovation.