Brynja Ingadottir

Brynja Ingadottir is a Professor at the University of Iceland's Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, with adjunct roles in André Vågan's Lab. Her career includes progressive academic appointments at the University of Iceland (Assistant Professor since 2017, Associate Professor since 2017) and doctoral training at Linköping University. She is a Registered Nurse and Clinical Nurse Specialist at Landspitali University Hospital, bridging clinical practice with academia.

Her research examines:

• Patient education innovations, including serious games for surgical preparation and chronic disease management
• Self-care behaviors in cardiac conditions like coronary heart disease and heart failure
• Health literacy impacts on patient outcomes
• Digital health interventions for remote monitoring and education
• Nursing competency development and ethical practice

Publications emphasize longitudinal studies on self-care trajectories, telehealth efficacy, and cross-cultural validation of clinical tools. Recent work (2021-2024) explores pandemic-related healthcare adaptations, rural care disparities, and technology-enhanced chemotherapy support.

Scientific Awards:

• ESC Heart Failure Association Nursing Scholarship (2012)

She leads projects funded by Icelandic research foundations and hospitals, focusing on patient-centered interventions. Her lab affiliations emphasize technological integration in nursing practice.