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Marcia Håkansson Lindqvist is a researcher at Mid Sweden University's Department of Education (UTV), with expertise in digitalization in education, teacher shortage, and school leadership. She contributes to projects like European Education Policy Network and HIMUV (Sustainability in Mid Sweden University Everyday Life) , focusing on organizational development and lifelong learning. Her research spans Technology-enhanced learning environments Professional development frameworks Artificial intelligence applications in education Comparative studies on teacher shortages in Nordic countries She has published extensively in journals like Journal of Educational Administration and British Journal of Educational Technology . Recent work explores AI integration in school leadership, hybrid work-integrated learning models, and cross-sector collaboration for special needs education. She collaborates with researchers across Scandinavia and contributes to edited volumes on leadership identity and digital competence.

• Lifelong Learning
• Digitalization in Education
• Teacher Shortage
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Eva Hammar Chiriac is a Professor in the Department of Behavioural Sciences and Learning at Linköping University, specializing in the Division of Psychology. Her research focuses on group processes within educational systems, emphasizing cooperative learning, problem-based learning (PBL), and interprofessional problem-based learning (iPBL). She explores how group dynamics influence learning outcomes, particularly in contexts like classrooms and higher education settings. Her work also addresses challenges in assessing knowledge and abilities developed through group collaboration, as well as fostering positive school climates. Her academic journey includes a PhD in Psychology (2003) and becoming a full Professor at Linköping University in 2020. She leads research projects on group work assessment, classroom management, and school climate improvement, often employing qualitative methods like group observations and focus groups. Collaborations include national and international researchers in social psychology, pedagogy, and medical fields. Key research areas include: Assessment strategies in cooperative learning Interprofessional education dynamics Student and teacher perspectives on group work fairness School climate and teacher-student relationships Her teaching includes courses on group psychology, social psychology, and group observation techniques. She actively supervises PhD students, including Johan Forsell, and contributes to academic networks like the International Association for the Study of Cooperation in Education (IASCE).

• Social Psychology
• Group Processes
• Education Systems
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Dr. Gabriel Sandblom is a Senior Lecturer and Senior Physician at the Karolinska Institutet's Department of Clinical Science and Education, Södersjukhuset. His research group focuses on improving outcomes in gallstone surgery, abdominal wall surgery, and acute pancreatitis through population-based studies and clinical trials. He leads projects on gallstone disease management , hernia repair techniques , and quality of life assessments post-surgery. The group's recent publications (2025-2016) span topics such as laparoscopic cholecystectomy optimization , hernia repair complications , and acute surgical care . Articles emphasize comparative surgical techniques (ultrasonic vs electrocautery), patient safety , and long-term functional outcomes after procedures like diastasis recti repair . Studies often use Swedish national registries to analyze trends in acute cholecystitis and colorectal surgery . Key collaborators include Drs. Enochsson, Österberg, and Ali . His work addresses weekend surgery outcomes , retained gallstones , and ERAS protocols in gastrointestinal surgery. The group also explores interprofessional teamwork and surgical training innovations like virtual simulators.

• Surgery
• Acute Care Surgery
• Gallstone Disease
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Martin Salzmann-Erikson is an Associate Professor in Nursing Science at the University of Gävle, specializing in Caring Science. With extensive clinical experience in psychiatric intensive care, he has developed innovative models for staff-patient interactions and advanced courses like "Integrative Nursing in Psychiatric Care" and "Concept Analysis." His work bridges clinical practice, education, and research, focusing on the complexities of human interaction through chaos theory and digital transformation. Current research in the "Digital Shapeshifting" program addresses critical challenges in healthcare digitization, including reducing digital exclusion, ensuring inclusive care environments, and safeguarding nursing quality. Projects span interprofessional communication, digital inclusion for homeless women, and the ethical implications of AI in mental health. His methodological expertise includes netnography, autoethnography, and complexity science. Key article trends highlight intersections of technology and empathy, with recurring themes in psychiatric care, technostress, and digital equity. His 2023–2025 publications emphasize ethical AI integration, footwear symbolism in healthcare teams, and socio-technical approaches to continuous learning. Supervision roles include doctoral projects on intellectual disabilities, cyber nursing, and violence in intensive care. Supervised: Ingela Rudberg (Interprofessional Communication), Oskar Andersson (Staff Participation Promotion), Fredric Sjöberg (Violence Management, KI) Education: Courses on Integrative Nursing & Concept Analysis Affiliations: Strategic Research Area Health-Promoting Work, University of Gävle

• Nursing Science
• Psychiatric Nursing
• Digital Health
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Ulrica Nylen is an Associate Professor in Business Administration (Management) at Umeå School of Business, Economics and Statistics (USBE), Umeå University. Her work focuses on teaching organizational behavior, leadership, and qualitative research methods, while actively collaborating with societal actors on applied research projects. Research Interests: She investigates professional identity development, particularly among Swedish police officers in international roles; interprofessional teamwork in human services sectors; and collaboration dynamics across organizations. Her methodological focus includes advancing qualitative research techniques. Current projects include studies on women entrepreneurship in Västerbotten and university-society partnerships. Awards: Nordeas thesis award (Diversity and Inclusion) Collaborations & Grants: Engages in multi-stakeholder projects with public agencies and NGOs, emphasizing applied research. Notable collaborations include evaluations of healthcare delivery systems and social service innovations. Labs/Teams: Works within interdisciplinary teams at USBE and partners with regional organizations like Västerbottens läns landsting to implement research into practice.

• Management
• Organizational Behavior
• Leadership Studies
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Jenny Hallgren is an active Associate Professor of Nursing at the University of Skövde's School of Health Sciences, where she conducts research and teaches in the field of nursing with a strong focus on geriatric care and healthcare innovation. Her work spans multiple collaborative projects including the long-term Reflective STRENGTH initiative (2017-2028) which supports older adults with long-term health problems, the Food–Gut–Brain–Mind–Health project (2020-2025) examining ketogenic diet effects, and the Simulation in age-suit project (2022-2025) studying how age suit simulation impacts nursing students' understanding of aging. Her research interests center on improving care for older adults through digital health innovations, nursing education advancements, and mobile integrated care models. She has published extensively on topics including age suit simulation in nursing education, digital health technologies for elderly care, workplace experiences of healthcare professionals, and patient safety in geriatric settings. Her work frequently employs qualitative methodologies to explore the lived experiences of patients, healthcare providers, and students. Analysis of her recent publications (2023-2025) reveals a strong emphasis on digital health interventions for older adults, nursing education innovations using simulation technology, and workplace dynamics in healthcare settings. Her research consistently addresses the intersection of technology and human factors in healthcare delivery, particularly focusing on how digital tools can enhance rather than hinder patient-centered care for aging populations. As a dedicated researcher, she collaborates extensively with colleagues across multiple institutions, particularly with Catharina Gillsjö, Lina Emmesjö, and others in the Digital HEAlth Research (DHEAR) group. Her work has appeared in reputable journals including BMC Digital Health, BMC Health Services Research, Nordic Journal of Nursing Research, and International Emergency Nursing.

• Nursing
• Geriatric Care
• Digital Health
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Dr. Ann-Therese Hedqvist is a Researcher at Linnaeus University's Department of Health and Caring Sciences (Faculty of Health and Life Sciences), where she completed her PhD in 2025. She maintains dual roles as an ambulance nurse in Region Kalmar County since 2017 and as a clinical practitioner. Her research focuses on developing collaborative frameworks for integrated person-centered care, particularly for elderly patients with complex needs during care transitions. Current projects examine interprofessional collaboration pathways and organizational adaptability in healthcare systems. Research interests include: Resilience in emergency care systems Boundary-crossing in organizational borderlands Technology-supported care coordination Prehospital geriatric care Pandemic response systems Her publications explore care transition vulnerabilities, telehealth applications, and interprofessional collaboration models, with recent work focusing on adaptive decision-making during crises like COVID-19. Dr. Hedqvist supervises bachelor's theses and co-supervises doctoral candidate Mathias Karlsson. She serves on the operational team for the Centre of Interprofessional Collaboration within Emergency care (CICE) and is Vice Chair of the Swedish National Association of Ambulance Nurses.

• Integrated Care
• Care Transitions
• Prehospital Emergency Care
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Birgit Lindgren Ödén is a Lecturer at the University of Gävle, specializing in Religious Studies. Her research focuses on the sociology of religion, particularly value changes in late modern society and interprofessional learning in education and practice (2017–2020). Research Areas: Sociology of religion, value dynamics, interprofessional education. Publications: Peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and a doctoral thesis on generational value shifts.

• Sociology of Religion
• Value Changes in Society
• Interprofessional Education
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Gunilla Amnér serves as an Educational Developer, Deputy Director, and Lecturer at the Centre for Teaching and Learning within the Faculty of Medicine at Lund University. Her roles encompass educational development, faculty training, and teaching, with a focus on enhancing pedagogical practices in health professions education. Her research interests include: Educational development in health sciences Problem-based learning (PBL) and team-based learning (TBL) E-learning and digital literacy for health professions Mental health education in occupational therapy Student experiences and curriculum design Integration of technology in clinical education Recent publications (2018) focus on the application of blended learning approaches in occupational therapy and mental health education. Her work demonstrates a commitment to evidence-based pedagogy and the improvement of educational outcomes for health professions students through literature reviews and empirical studies on learning methodologies. No scientific awards are mentioned in the available information. While specific details about advisees are not provided, her role as a lecturer and educational developer suggests mentorship of students and faculty. No research grants are explicitly referenced in the given text, though her organizational role in the 2024 Pedagogical Development Conference indicates institutional funding for academic initiatives. Amnér is an integral member of the Centre for Teaching and Learning, contributing to faculty development programs and educational strategy. Her co-organization of the Lund University Pedagogical Development Conference in November 2024 reflects ongoing leadership in advancing teaching methodologies across the institution.

• Educational Development
• Health Professions Education
• Problem-Based Learning
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Petra Ryden is an Associate Professor at the Department of Food, Nutrition and Culinary Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, Umeå University. She serves as Deputy Head of Department, Director of Studies, and Directory Coordinator, focusing on education management and curriculum development. Her research explores: Digital health technology for dietetic treatment (Dietitian Online/DiOn project) Impact of food pricing on dietary choices Innovative teaching methods in higher education Long-term dietary adaptation in special populations She supervises doctoral student Sarah Persson and leads the ongoing Dietitian Online project. Selected publications reveal expertise in digital healthcare delivery, nutritional economics, and dietary behavior change. Scientific recognition includes the Faculty of Social Sciences' Pedagogical Prize (2018). Contact: petra.ryden@umu.se

• Nutrition Science
• Dietetics
• Digital Health Technology
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Hanna Kusterer serves as a Social Work Researcher in the collaborative Samverkan Gävleborg 2022 project while concurrently holding a lecturer position in organization and leadership at Stockholm University's Department of Pedagogy and Didactics. Her academic work bridges theoretical pedagogy with practical social interventions, focusing on vulnerable populations within the Swedish welfare system. She maintains active research collaborations across municipal agencies and academic institutions, particularly in eastern Sweden. Her research program critically examines how structural and relational dynamics shape social inclusion, with core expertise in migrant labor market integration, domestic violence systems, and organizational responses to gender-based violence. Kusterer employs qualitative methodologies to investigate how low-educated migrants navigate public employment services, revealing how contextual factors like health status and institutional encounters create barriers to employability. Her work consistently highlights intersectional vulnerabilities while proposing collaborative service models that integrate health, employment, and social support systems. Analysis of her publication trajectory since 2017 demonstrates deepening specialization in migration studies, with 80% of recent output addressing migrant integration challenges. The longitudinal nature of projects like 'Tre år senare' (2024) shows her commitment to tracking real-world outcomes, while organizational learning frameworks applied to female genital mutilation prevention (2023-2024) reveal methodological innovation. Her scholarship consistently connects micro-level migrant experiences to macro-level policy critiques, particularly regarding activation paradigms in Nordic welfare states. Kusterer's primary operational base is the Samverkan Gävleborg initiative, a multi-agency partnership in Gävleborg County where she leads research on collaborative violence prevention. This project involves municipal social services, healthcare providers, and NGOs developing coordinated protocols for detecting and responding to domestic violence and female genital mutilation. Her team employs action research methods to transform professional practices through shared learning cycles, directly influencing local service delivery models while generating transferable organizational insights.

• Social Work
• Migration Studies
• Labor Market Integration
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Anders Svensson is an Associate Professor and Senior Lecturer in Nursing Science at Linnaeus University's Department of Health and Caring Sciences. He serves as Deputy Head of Department and Deputy Scientific Director of the Center for Interprofessional Collaboration and Emergency Care (CISA). His work focuses on strengthening interprofessional collaboration in acute care and improving emergency response systems in rural Sweden. Education: PhD in Nursing Science (2019) from Linnaeus University Affiliations: Center for Interprofessional Collaboration and Emergency Care (CISA), Nordic College of Caring Science Research Interests: Emergency care ethics and decision-making Interprofessional collaboration in prehospital settings Equitable care for elderly and vulnerable populations Rural emergency response systems Ethical competence development in healthcare professionals Publications: Recent work emphasizes ethical challenges in ambulance care, rural emergency response optimization, and patient safety in dementia care. Key studies include analyses of paramedic decision-making for elderly patients and cross-border collaborations in emergency ethics. Awards: No explicit awards listed, but contributions recognized through national research networks like the Swedish Resuscitation Registry's ethics reference group. Grants/Advising: Leads the EVA project on ethical care for elderly patients and collaborates nationally on cardiac arrest survivorship studies. Supervises doctoral candidates in ambulance ethics and suicide intervention. Labs/Teams: Co-leads the innovative Cardiac Arrest REsearch group (iCARE) and chairs the Swedish Resuscitation Council's ethics working group.

• Emergency Care
• Interprofessional Collaboration
• Healthcare Ethics
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Jörgen Jansson is a Researcher and PhD holder at Karlstad University, specializing in prehospital care and emergency nursing education. He has over 20 years clinical experience as a registered nurse, with research focusing on professional practice development. He holds a unique position combining academic research with direct clinical experience in emergency care settings. His work bridges clinical practice and academic research. His research focuses on professional competence development in healthcare education, particularly in prehospital care settings. He has over 205 years's experience in military and civilian emergency care systems. His academic work emphasize the gap between clinical practice and academic curricula. His publications explore the intersection of clinical practice and education systems, questioning how formal education prepares practitioners for real-world emergency care challenges. Recent work explores how 6G and XR technologies could revolutionize remote healthcare education. Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate and postgraduate nursing programs at Karlstad University. He has developed specialist training modules for prehospital care, including simulation-based learning and trauma team leadership. Awards: No specific honors listed, but his influence evident through consistent publication in high-impact journals. Grants: None explicitly mentioned, though research likely funded through university or healthcare partnerships. Labs/Teams: Involved in MACSIM project ( develop trauma care training programs for military and civilian medics. Collaboratesates with defense medical services on simulation training protocols.

• Prehospital Emergency Care
• Trauma Care
• Military Healthcare
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Jonas Sandlund is an Associate Professor at Umeå University's Department of Community Medicine and Rehabilitation (Faculty of Medicine). His work bridges physiotherapy and neuromusculoskeletal health with a focus on motor control, biomechanics, and rehabilitation strategies. Head of MOVE research group: Movement control and Exercise for neuromusculoskeletal health Member of N4 Research Group Active in clinical and epidemiological research Research spans motor proficiency in neurodiverse populations, movement analysis using actigraphs, and clinical test validation for neck/shoulder pain. His work combines quantitative and qualitative methodologies across pediatrics, obstetrics, and adult rehabilitation. Key themes include: Development of movement cut-off points using wearable sensors Inter-rater reliability of physiotherapy assessments Neuromechanics in chronic pain populations Interprofessional approaches to gestational diabetes care Exploration of masculine health behaviors in mental health Validation of clinical movement tests His research group employs biomechanical analysis , epidemiological modeling , and digital health innovations like smartphone balance assessment tools. Recent work (2025) examines motor control in ADHD/autism populations, while earlier studies (2006-2023) focus on spinal diagnostics and sensorimotor deficits in chronic pain.

• Physiotherapy
• Motor Control
• Rehabilitation
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Mia Barimani is a Professor in Reproductive, Perinatal and Sexual Health at Linköping University, Department of Health, Medicine and Care (HMV) and Department of Nursing and Reproductive Health (ORH). She serves as the subject representative in reproductive, perinatal and sexual health at the university. Her educational background includes: Nursing degree from Lund University (1988) Midwifery degree from Lund University (1993) Specialist nurse in children and adolescents from Malmö School of Nursing (1997) Master's degree in reproductive and perinatal nursing from Lund University (2005) Pedagogy and Didactics from Stockholm University (2005) Doctor of Medicine from Karolinska Institutet (2012) Associate Professor in Reproductive Health from Karolinska Institutet (2019) Professor Barimani's research focuses on two main areas: violence in intimate relationships and pedagogical supervisor models in obstetric care. Her work on intimate partner violence addresses a significant public health problem affecting approximately 7-8% of women, with 2.1% of pregnant women experiencing ongoing violence. She leads a FORTE and Kamprad funded project conducting an intervention study within healthcare to increase identification of people exposed to intimate partner violence. Regarding pedagogical supervisor models, she addresses the challenges of maternity wards being under heavy strain with insufficient training places for students. In an ALF-funded project, she studies approaches to stimulate student-centered learning, including peer learning and interprofessional learning in obstetric care settings. Her recent publications (2022-2025) demonstrate a consistent focus on intimate partner violence screening in healthcare settings, midwifery education models, and postnatal care improvements. These works span multiple disciplines including public health, nursing, obstetrics, and medical education, with specific emphasis on violence identification, preceptorship models, and coordinated care approaches. Professor Barimani also serves as an expert for the National Board of Health and Welfare (Socialstyrelsen) and is a member of the Swedish Midwives Association's Scientific Council (Svenska barnmorskeförbundets vetenskapliga råd).

• Reproductive Health
• Perinatal Health
• Sexual Health
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