Tarja Kvist

Tarja Kvist is a Professor of Nursing Science and Nursing Leadership, and Head of the Department of Nursing Science at the University of Eastern Finland (UEF), Faculty of Health Sciences. She holds a part-time role as a Nurse Director at the Wellbeing Services County of Central Finland. Her research focuses on health service research, quality of care, leadership, and attractive organizational environments. Key areas include Magnet hospital models, nurse leadership, patient satisfaction, and resilience in healthcare settings.

Her work includes international collaborations, supervision of doctoral and master’s students, and post-doctoral researchers. Notable projects include studies on nurse leadership during the pandemic, resilience in cancer patients, and multicultural work environments. She has contributed to over 150 publications, emphasizing evidence-based practice, healthcare quality, and nursing management.

Her research groups, such as the 'House of Effectiveness,' explore nursing leadership and Magnet culture. Projects like 'HIRE' and 'TRACTION' address recruitment, retention, and cultural diversity in healthcare teams. Awards and recognitions are not explicitly listed, but her extensive contributions to nursing leadership and patient care highlight her academic impact.

Labs/Teams: She leads the Department of Nursing Science and collaborates with international teams on projects such as the 'Recruitment and Retention Elements of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Healthcare Teams.' Her work integrates qualitative and quantitative methods, addressing both clinical and organizational challenges in healthcare.