About
Nina Carlsson is a registered nurse and PhD holder in nursing science from Linnaeus University (2022), specializing in grief reactions among family members affected by sudden cardiac arrest. She is affiliated with the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences and the Department of Health and Caring Sciences. Her research focuses on psychological distress, prolonged grief, and support interventions for bereaved families. She co-leads the innovative Cardiac Arrest REsearch (iCARE) group and participates in the CESAR research network. Key contributions include studies on cognitive function in cardiac arrest survivors and validation of quality-of-life measurement tools. Her work addresses gaps in understanding grief dynamics following sudden death and aims to inform clinical support strategies.
Education:
- B.A. in Nursing (2003)
- PhD in Nursing Science, Linnaeus University (2022)
- Grief and Health: Examines grief’s impact on mental and physical health
- iCARE Group: Studies sudden cardiac arrest outcomes and bereavement support
- 2025: Cardiac arrest survivors’ cognitive function analysis (Resuscitation)
- 2023: Factors in prolonged grief among bereaved families (Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing)
- 2022: Qualitative study on lived experiences of sudden cardiac arrest loss (Death Studies)
