Overview
Background
Dr Sabrina de Souza is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Paediatric Nursing and Patient Safety group at The University of Queensland, dedicated to improving the safety and effectiveness of vascular access in neonatal and paediatric care. Drawing on her background in Paediatric and Neonatal intensive care nursing, she combines clinical insight with research innovation to develop and evaluate evidence-based solutions that prevent complications and enhance patient outcomes. Her work spans clinical trials, evidence synthesis, and international collaborations — advancing safer and more reliable vascular access for the youngest and most vulnerable patients.
Availability
- Dr Sabrina De Souza is:
- Available for supervision
Qualifications
- Masters (Research) of Education Technology, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC)
- Doctoral (Research) of Education Technology, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC)
Works
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2021
Journal Article
Effectiveness of a modified measurement of the peripherally inserted central catheter in newborns: a randomized study
Tomazoni, Andreia, Kuerten Rocha, Patrícia, De Souza, Sabrina, Pina, Juliana Coelho and Dalcin, Camila Biazus (2021). Effectiveness of a modified measurement of the peripherally inserted central catheter in newborns: a randomized study. The Journal of the Association for Vascular Access, 26 (3), 48-58. doi: 10.2309/JAVA-D-21-00002
2021
Journal Article
Piccped® mobile application: prevention of adverse events in a peripherally inserted central catheter in pediatrics
Souza, Sabrina de, Rocha, Patrícia Kuerten, Avelar, Ariane Ferreira Machado, Tomazoni, Andréia, Anders, Jane Cristina and Ullman, Amanda (2021). Piccped® mobile application: prevention of adverse events in a peripherally inserted central catheter in pediatrics. Texto and Contexto - Enfermagem, 30 e20200627, 1-15. doi: 10.1590/1980-265x-tce-2020-0627
2021
Journal Article
Construction of the instrument for care transition in pediatric units
da Silva, Michelini Fátima, Rocha, Patrícia Kuerten, Echevarria-Guanilo, Maria Elena, Bertoncello, Kátia Cilene Godinho, de Souza, Sabrina and Schneider, Karine Larissa Knaesel (2021). Construction of the instrument for care transition in pediatric units. Texto e Contexto Enfermagem, 30 e20180206, 1-14. doi: 10.1590/1980-265x-tce-2018-0206
2018
Journal Article
Use of safety barriers in the preparation of vasoactive drugs and sedatives/analgesics in pediatric intensive care Utilização de barreiras de segurança no preparo de drogas vasoativas e sedativos/analgésicos em terapia intensiva pediátrica Utilización de barreras de seguridaden la preparación de drogas vasoactivas y sedantes/ analgésicos en terapia intensiva pediátrica
Julca, Carla Susana Martinez, Rocha, Patrícia Kuerten, Tomazoni, Andreia, Manzo, Bruna Figueiredo, de Souza, Sabrina and Anders, Jane Cristina (2018). Use of safety barriers in the preparation of vasoactive drugs and sedatives/analgesics in pediatric intensive care Utilização de barreiras de segurança no preparo de drogas vasoativas e sedativos/analgésicos em terapia intensiva pediátrica Utilización de barreras de seguridaden la preparación de drogas vasoactivas y sedantes/ analgésicos en terapia intensiva pediátrica. Cogitare Enfermagem, 23 (4) e54247. doi: 10.5380/ce.v23i4.54247
2017
Journal Article
Perception of nursing and medical professionals on patient safety in neonatal intensive care units
Tomazoni, Andreia, Rocha, Patrícia Kuerten, Ribeiro, Mariana Batista, Serapião, Leonardo S., de Souza, Sabrina and Manzo, Bruna Figueiredo (2017). Perception of nursing and medical professionals on patient safety in neonatal intensive care units. Revista Gaúcha de Enfermagem, 38 (1), 1-8. doi: 10.1590/1983-1447.2017.01.64996
2016
Journal Article
Playful activities in health care for children and adolescents with cancer: the perspectives of the nursing staff
Marques, Elisandra Paula, Garcia, Tirzá Maris Bruneto, Anders, Jane Cristina, da Luz, Juliana Homem, Rocha, Patricia Kuerten and de Souza, Sabrina (2016). Playful activities in health care for children and adolescents with cancer: the perspectives of the nursing staff. Escola Anna Nery - Revista de Enfermagem, 20 (3), 1-8. doi: 10.5935/1414-8145.20160073
2016
Journal Article
The culture of patient safety from the perspective of the pediatric emergency nursing team
Macedo, Taise Rocha, Rocha, Patricia Kuerten, Tomazoni, Andreia, de Souza, Sabrina, Anders, Jane Cristina and Davis, Karri (2016). The culture of patient safety from the perspective of the pediatric emergency nursing team. Revista da Escola de Enfermagem, 50 (5), 756-762. doi: 10.1590/S0080-623420160000600007
2014
Journal Article
Use of safety strategies to identify children for drug administration Utilização de estratégias de segurança na identificação da criança para administração de medicamentos
De Souza, Sabrina, Rocha, Patrícia Kuerten, De Almeida Cabral, Patrícia Fernanda and Kusahara, Denise Miyuki (2014). Use of safety strategies to identify children for drug administration Utilização de estratégias de segurança na identificação da criança para administração de medicamentos. ACTA Paulista de Enfermagem, 27 (1), 6-11. doi: 10.1590/1982-0194201400003
2014
Journal Article
Patient safety culture at neonatal intensive care units: Perspectives of the nursing and medical team
Tomazoni, Andréia, Rocha, Patrícia Kuerten, de Souza, Sabrina, Anders, Jane Cristina and de Malfussi, Hamilton Filipe Correia (2014). Patient safety culture at neonatal intensive care units: Perspectives of the nursing and medical team. Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem, 22 (5), 755-763. doi: 10.1590/0104-1169.3624.2477
Supervision
Availability
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