Hilde Lurås

Hilde Lurås is a Professor at the University of Oslo and affiliated with the Akershus University Hospital. Her work bridges health services research and psychiatry, focusing on optimizing healthcare delivery for vulnerable populations.

• Research spans aging, mental health, economic analysis, and patient pathway optimization
• Key contributions to understanding pandemic impacts on elderly care
• Active in Norwegian health policy discussions and system reforms

Her research interests center on health services optimization, particularly for older adults and dementia patients. She uses longitudinal cohort studies and qualitative methods to analyze healthcare utilization patterns, medication practices, and service delivery alternatives like municipal acute wards.

Scientific work shows strong focus on Geriatric Psychiatry, Health Economics, and Primary Health Care, with recurring themes around social isolation, patient pathways, and economic incentives in healthcare systems.