About
Lena Jutterström is an Associate Professor at the Department of Nursing, Umeå University, Sweden, with combined clinical employment. Her work focuses on diabetes self-management, patient-centered care, and healthcare innovation in chronic illness contexts. She leads research projects such as the 'Evaluation of a patient centred intervention for type 2 diabetes self-management' (2009–2013) and contributes to the 'Diabetes intervention in Västerbotten' series (2001–2017).
Her research emphasizes qualitative methodologies to explore patient experiences, eHealth applications for self-management, and nurse-led interventions. Key themes include cardiovascular risk awareness, HbA1c improvement through structured support, and validation of clinical assessment tools like the Melbourne Decision Making Questionnaire. Over 20 years, she has published extensively in journals like Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences and European Diabetes Nursing.
Professional affiliations include Umeå University’s Biologihuset facilities (Hus C and D2). No scientific awards are listed, though her work reflects sustained contributions to diabetes care innovation and nursing practice.
