Ann Catrine Eldh

Ann Catrine Eldh is a Professor at Linköping University, affiliated with the Department of Health, Medicine and Care (HMV) and the Department of Nursing and Reproductive Health (ORH). Her research focuses on bridging the gap between evidence and practice through knowledge implementation and patient participation, particularly in orthopedic and kidney care.

• Education: PhD in Caring Sciences (Örebro University, 2006), Master of Social Science in Education (University of Stockholm, 1999), Bachelor of Science in Intensive Care Nursing (Umeå, 1992).
• Key Research Areas:
  • Evidence-based practice implementation in healthcare settings
  • Patient participation and person-centered care
  • Development of the 4Ps tool for patient preferences
  • Contextual factors in clinical implementation
• Recent Publications: Focused on orthopedic nursing challenges, hypertension management, digital health tools for patient engagement, and long-term sustainability of implementation strategies.