Elisabeth Ericsson

Elisabeth Ericsson is a Senior Lecturer at Örebro University's School of Health Sciences, specializing in nursing science, anesthesiology, and pediatric surgery. With a PhD in Medicine (2007) and Associate Professor in Anesthesiological Nursing (2013), her research focuses on improving preoperative and postoperative care, family involvement in cardiac surgery, and nurse well-being in Swedish healthcare.

• Developed national guidelines for pharmacological treatment during tonsil surgery
• Led a multidisciplinary team for the MediPrep patient information website
• Active in Swedish quality registers for tonsil surgery and ENT healthcare

Her recent research examines children's anxiety during anesthesia, postoperative pain management, and "wellness factors" for sustainable nursing. She has supervised doctoral students and serves as Director of Studies for Postgraduate Education in Medical Sciences. Collaborations include ENT surgeons, anesthesiologists, child psychiatrists, and behavioral scientists.

Key publications analyze tonsillotomy vs. tonsillectomy outcomes, family-centered care instruments, and patient anxiety measurement tools. Her work has influenced national surgical practices and pain management protocols, with over 150 peer-reviewed articles.