Maria Engström

Maria Engström is a Professor of Caring Science (Nursing) at the University of Gävle, with a focus on elderly care, digital health integration, and staff wellbeing. Her research spans international collaborations with institutions in Portugal, Spain, Italy, Ireland, Romania, France, and China.

• Key affiliations: University of Gävle, Region Gävleborg, Sandviken Municipality, Lishui University China.
• Research themes: Aging well, person-centered care, digital triage tools, nutrition education, and professional competence development.

Her recent work explores leadership dynamics in hospitals, technology's impact on caregiver stress, and longitudinal studies of older workers' health. She has supervised doctoral students like Kristin Dellesjö and Maarit Wirkkala, supported by grants from Afa Försäkring, Erasmus+, and the Swedish Growth Agency.

Engström’s projects address critical issues such as discharge planning for older adults, digitalization in Swedish Healthcare Direct (1177), and evidence-based tools for elderly care. She also investigates cross-cultural challenges faced by internationally educated nurses in Sweden.