Annette Waldemar

Annette Waldemar serves as an Adjunct University Lecturer at Linköping University's Faculty of Medicine, Department of Health, Medicine and Care. She combines her academic role with clinical work at Region Östergötland, specializing in heart failure and arrhythmia care. Her primary teaching responsibilities include leading the specialist nursing program in cardiac care and lecturing on e-health and nursing diagnostics within the basic nursing education curriculum.

Education:

• Doctorate in Medical Sciences (2023)
• Master's degree in specialist nursing in cardiology (2022)
• Master's degree in nursing (2016)
• Registered nurse (1995)

Dr. Waldemar's research focuses on improving cardiac care, particularly examining family-witnessed resuscitation during cardiac arrest events. Her work explores the perspectives of patients, families, and healthcare professionals to enhance care protocols during and after cardiac emergencies. She has pioneered Sweden's first lifestyle clinic for patients with atrial fibrillation, demonstrating her commitment to innovative patient-centered care solutions. Her research has resulted in practical applications including a 10-minute educational film about bystander-witnessed CPR that has been widely distributed to healthcare professionals.

Analysis of Dr. Waldemar's publication record reveals a consistent focus on cardiac emergency care, with particular emphasis on family involvement during resuscitation events and atrial fibrillation management. Her work bridges clinical practice and academic research, with publications spanning nursing, cardiology, and emergency medicine disciplines. The progression of her research shows increasing sophistication in methodology, from qualitative analysis of perspectives to quantitative examination of biomarkers and treatment outcomes.

Scientific Awards:

• Cardiovascular Spring Meeting 2023 'Best Free Lecture'
• HURS Awards DOMFIL 2023 Second prize for 'Best scientific article of the year'
• Mona Schlyter Clinical Award 2021
• Lions Research Fund against Common Diseases scholarship
• Astrid Janzon Foundation scholarship

Dr. Waldemar has secured significant research funding from multiple sources including Region Östergötland, the Research Council of Southeastern Sweden (FORSS), the CPR Council, and various foundations. She actively participates in several research networks: CESAR (Collaboration and Exchange in Swedish cardiovascular caring Academic Research), iCARE (the innovative Cardiac Arrest REsearch group), and LiU CircM (a strategic research network focused on circulation and cardiovascular-related metabolic risk factors). Her work demonstrates strong collaboration between clinical practice and academic research, with direct applications to improving patient care in cardiac emergencies.