Hilde Smith-Strøm

Hilde Smith-Strøm serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Nursing at VID University College, with active research collaborations at The University of Western Norway, Oslo Metropolitan University, and University of Bergen. Her career spans clinical projects since 1995 to contemporary telemedicine and pandemic-response research.

Her research centers on telemedicine applications for chronic conditions, particularly diabetic foot ulcers and long-term mechanical ventilation. She investigates continuity of care, patient participation, wound healing factors, and nursing education methodologies. Recent work emphasizes technology-enabled healthcare delivery and clinical assessment frameworks in nursing practice.

Analysis of her 2016-2020 publications reveals consistent focus on telehealth efficacy in wound management and respiratory care, with increasing emphasis on systematic review methodologies. Her work bridges clinical practice and technological solutions, addressing practical challenges in patient follow-up and nurse competence.

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She currently collaborates on the active COMPETENCE OF NURSES project at The University of Western Norway, examining pulmonary care responsibilities. Previously completed projects include nursing education assessment frameworks, scenario-based simulation learning research, and COVID-19 infection control studies in nursing homes. Student supervision details are not specified, but project involvement suggests team-based research opportunities.

Her work engages multi-institutional teams across Norwegian healthcare education and practice settings. Projects like COMPETENCE OF NURSES and pandemic infection control research demonstrate applied focus on real-world clinical challenges, with opportunities for contributors in telemedicine implementation, chronic disease management, and nursing education innovation.