Monica Ruckholdt

Monica Ruckholdt is a Lecturer in the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine, Faculty of Health Sciences. Her research focuses on the psychological and physiological impacts of hospitalization on visiting family members, particularly in critical care settings. She examines coping behaviors, stress responses, and cardiovascular risk factors associated with caregiving roles during hospital stays.

Her work addresses family dynamics in healthcare environments, emphasizing the need for supportive interventions to mitigate stressors. Key research themes include patient-family interactions, behavioral health outcomes, and healthcare system impacts on families.