Astrid Elsbernd

Astrid Elsbernd is a Professor of Nursing Science at Esslingen University of Applied Sciences, with a focus on technology, digitalization, and quality development in long-term care. She serves as a member and deputy chair of the University Council since 2024 and has previously held leadership roles as Dean of the Faculty of Social Work, Health and Nursing (2010-2018) and Head of the Institute for Health and Nursing Sciences (IGP) until 2023.

• Diploma in Nursing Management (Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences, 1995)
• Doctorate in Nursing Science (Humboldt University of Berlin, Charité Campus, 2000)

Her research bridges nursing practice, technology integration, and sustainability, with a particular emphasis on quality indicators, medical device usability (e.g., rollators, infusion stands), and pandemic resilience in long-term care. She leads projects like WiStLa (data-driven long-term care) and CarCaSy (innovative infusion stand design). Her work also addresses ethical conflicts, curriculum development, and decentralized quality frameworks.

Recent publications highlight trends in human-centered medical devices, data management for long-term care, and technology-sustainability intersections. She contributes to national policy through roles in the German Network for Quality Development in Nursing (DNQP) and the Corona Task Force Baden-Württemberg.

As head of the Institute for Health and Nursing Sciences (IGP) until 2023, she oversaw projects like WiStLa (data for long-term care) and CarCaSy (infusion stand innovation). She collaborates with institutions such as the University of Tübingen, Charité Berlin, and international EU partners on nursing education reforms.