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Nephrology, Peritoneal Dialysis, Hemodialysis, Nursing, Education
Brazil

Biography

Associated Professor at the School of Nursing at the Faculdade de Enfermagem, Fisoterapia e Nutrição” from the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul (PUCRS), Professor at the Post-graduation (MD/PhD) courses of the Medical School from PUCRS and Consultant at the Renal Unit of Sao Lucas Hospital, Porto Alegre.
My main interests in nephrology nursing are Peritoneal Dialysis and the Care of the CKD Patient. My research interest focus in aspects of infection prevention, peritoneal membrane function, patient and staff education, patient safety and nursing to patient ratio. Cooperates in activities of the ISPD (council member) and Board of Kidney Disease Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO 2010-13).
In February 2014, I received the Barbara Prowant Lifetime achievement Award in Nephrology Nursing- Atlanta USA.

Activities

Employment (1)

Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul: Porto Alegre, RS, BR

2002-07-01 to present | Professor Titular (Curso de Graduação em Enfermagem- Escola de Ciências da Saúde e da Vida)
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Ana Elizabeth Figueiredo

Education and qualifications (4)

Universidade Federal de Ciencias da Saude de Porto Alegre: Porto Alegre, RS, BR

Master (Microbiologia Clinica)
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Ana Elizabeth Figueiredo

Post-doctoral and Visiting Professor – Imperial College of Healthcare London- West London Renal and Transplant Centre- Hammersmith Hospital- London.: London, GB

2011-01 to 2011-07 | Post Doutoral
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Ana Elizabeth Figueiredo

Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul: Porto Alegre, RS, BR

2004 | PhD (Medicina e Ciência da Saúde)
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Ana Elizabeth Figueiredo

Universidade Federal Rio Grande do Sul: Porto Alegre, RS, BR

1982 to 1985 | Enfermeiro (Enfermagem)
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Ana Elizabeth Figueiredo

Professional activities (1)

International Society of Nephrology: Belgica, BE

2022-03-01 to 2024 | Chair (Kidney Health Professional Working Group)
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Ana Elizabeth Figueiredo