Maria Vanhanen

Maria Vanhanen is a Lecturer affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine at Linköping University, with appointments in the Department of Health, Medicine and Care (HMV) and Department of Nursing and Reproductive Health (ORH). She also works clinically at the Thoracic Cardiology Clinic C126 and serves as a clinical lecturer in Region Östergötland, bridging academic and clinical sectors.

Her research focuses on patient experiences with healthcare challenges, particularly in chronic illness management and quality of life after critical diagnoses. She has contributed to interdisciplinary education and clinical practice standards.

Maria's publication explores patient perspectives on inoperable lung cancer, integrating insights from nursing, oncology, and cardiology.