ULSAM wins 1st and 2nd places at international simulation congress

Two works from the Alto Minho Local Health Unit were distinguished at the International Congress of the Portuguese Society for Simulation Applied to Health Sciences.

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Two works developed at the Alto Minho Local Health Unit (ULSAM) were distinguished at the International Congress of the Portuguese Society for Simulation Applied to Health Sciences (SPSim 2026), held in Braga between October 28 and 30.

The works achieved 1st place with the theme "Impact of in situ Simulation on the Confidence of Professionals Involved in Responding to Cardiorespiratory Arrests" and 2nd place with "Confidence in Responding to Intra-Hospital Cardiorespiratory Arrests: Characterization Prior to in situ Simulation."
The studies were presented by General Training Internal Medicine doctors, Dr. Tiago Sousa and Dr. Inês Lourenço. The guidance was provided by Intensive Medicine specialist, Dr. Francisca Cardoso, and coordinated by the Director of the Intensive Medicine Service, Dr. Rogério Silva, and the Coordinating Nurse, Nurse Samuel Sousa.
This distinction recognizes the work carried out in the area of clinical simulation, focusing on its impact on the confidence and preparation of healthcare professionals to respond to cardiorespiratory arrest situations in a hospital setting.

ULSAM congratulates all the professionals involved for this recognition, which values the investment in training, team empowerment, and the continuous improvement of the quality and safety of healthcare.

Based on information from the official source: ULS Alto Minho (Viana do Castelo) (09/11/2026)