Anne Haugstvedt

Anne Haugstvedt is a Professor at the Department of Health and Caring Sciences, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences (HVL), where she has been employed since 2004. Her work integrates clinical practice, research methodology, and psychosocial dimensions of diabetes care across the lifespan.

• PhD in Health Sciences (University of Bergen, 2012)
• Master in Sociology (University of Oslo, 2001)
• Helsesøster (Akershus University College, 1995)
• Bachelor in Nursing (Bergen University College, 1986)

As an educator, she teaches research methods, statistics, and implementation of evidence-based practices in clinical settings. Her research focuses on:

• Diabetes epidemiology and psychosocial challenges
• Development and validation of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs)
• Implementation of evidence-based guidelines in healthcare
• Age-specific diabetes care (pediatrics to nursing homes)

Her recent publications analyze hypoglycemia unawareness, diabetes distress, and gender differences in type 1 diabetes outcomes using population registry data. She leads the DiaBEST research group, emphasizing clinical audit and patient involvement in healthcare improvements.