Lise Sæstad Beyene

Lise Sæstad Beyene is an Associate Professor in Nursing Science/Health Science at the Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Stavanger. She is actively involved in teaching, supervision, and research, with a strong focus on mental health nursing and patient-centered care.

Her research interests include:

• Psychosocial interventions in mental health
• Shared decision-making (co-determination)
• Relational competence and relationship work
• Qualitative methodologies
• Medication-free mental health treatment
• Substance abuse and mental health integration

Her recent publications (2017–2025) reveal a consistent focus on patient participation, dignity in care, and the development of relational skills among healthcare professionals. The articles emphasize qualitative insights into therapeutic environments, particularly milieu therapy, and explore how shared decision-making enhances both patient safety and empowerment. Her work bridges clinical practice and academic inquiry, contributing significantly to mental health nursing education and policy.

Scientific contributions and dissemination:

• Active presenter at national and international conferences including Horatio, Nordic user involvement conferences, and environmental therapy days
• Published in high-impact journals such as PLoS ONE, BMC Psychiatry, and International Journal of Nursing Studies Advances
• Contributor to key textbooks on relationships in mental health and substance abuse work

Lise supervises bachelor's and master's students and leads important courses such as MRP 130 (Knowledge in Practice) and BSY260 (Nursing for people with mental disorders and substance abuse problems). She is a member of the PARTAKE and Professional Relations program areas, indicating active engagement in interdisciplinary research and educational development.

She has no listed scientific awards in the provided text. Her primary email is lise.s.beyene@uis.no.