Maria de Jesus Cabral

Maria de Jesus Cabral is a Professor of French Literature and an integrated researcher at the Center for Humanist Studies (CEHUM), Group 2i (Identities and Intermedialities) at the University of Minho in Braga, Portugal. She is also involved in teaching collaboration with the Medical School at the same university. Her research interests mainly revolve around Symbolist drama in the 19th century, comparative contexts, and the relationship between theatre and reading. Additionally, she co-founded the Literary Reading network LEA ! Reading in Europe Today and holds the honorary presidency of the APEF-Portuguese Association for French Studies. Her recent research aims to develop interdisciplinary theory and methods of reading, specifically in applying literary studies in medical training and practice, with an emphasis on ethical issues. Over the past years, she has created and taught numerous courses inspired by Narrative Medicine, both in Portugal and abroad (namely in Brazil and France). Presently, she serves as a member of the Ethics Committee for Research in Life and Health Sciences at the University of Minho.

Publications

Global Perspectives on Probing Narratives in Healthcare
Global Perspectives on Probing Narratives in Healthcare
Teresa Casal, Maria de Jesus Cabral. © 2023. 349 pages.
There is often a communication disconnect between medical caregivers, including doctors, nurses, therapists, and other assistive medical personnel, and the patient. While medical...
Theater and (Narrative) Medicine: Fortifying Ethics in Healthcare Education
Theater and (Narrative) Medicine: Fortifying Ethics in Healthcare Education
Maria de Jesus Cabral. © 2023. 13 pages.
This chapter discusses how narrative medicine, which emphasizes the uniqueness of each patient's voice, complements scientific knowledge to transform healthcare. Using...