Camilla Anker-Hansen

Camilla Anker-Hansen is an Associate Professor and Head of Department at the Department of Nursing, Health and Laboratory Science, University of South-Eastern Norway. With a PhD in person-centred healthcare and a master’s degree in Management, her work bridges research, education, and leadership in healthcare contexts.

• Academic credentials: PhD in person-centred healthcare, Master’s in Management
• Key collaborations: Person-Centred Practice International Community of Practice (PCP-ICoP), PADS research group, Development Center for Nursing Homes in Østfold

Her research focuses on digitalisation of healthcare services, person-centred practice, and leadership in municipal healthcare. She investigates how technology and organisational development can enhance quality of care for older adults while supporting healthcare personnel and family caregivers. Recent work explores advanced care planning for dementia patients and pressure ulcer prevention in nursing homes.

Notable publications include The Interplay of Leadership Dynamics and Person-centred Practice (2025) and Pressure ulcer point prevalence (2024), reflecting her commitment to evidence-based improvements in elder care. She leads the PSOTEK intervention study and CSNAT implementation research, with ongoing projects on digital society integration in health services.