Cecilia Fagerström

Cecilia Fagerström is a Professor in Nursing Science at Linnaeus University and serves as Science Leader at Region Kalmar län, focusing on integrating academic research into clinical healthcare practice. She holds a PhD and additional degrees in Nursing and Social Care with a focus on elderly care and management. Her research emphasizes improving healthcare through digital solutions, self-care management, and person-centered care for aging populations.

Educations:

• PhD in Nursing Science
• Nursing Degree
• Social Care Degree (Focus: Elderly Care & Management)

Research Focus:
Dr. Fagerström’s work centers on enhancing health outcomes for older adults via innovative interventions such as eHealth/mHealth tools, reducing sedentary behavior, and optimizing care transitions. Key themes include:

• Self-care management for chronic conditions
• Digital transformation in healthcare
• Person-centered care design
• Preventive strategies for functional decline

Grants & Projects: Her projects are funded by Vinnova, the Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare, and private foundations. Ongoing initiatives include:

• SAT (Skeleton Avatar Technology) for mobility assessment
• Eir: Internet-based compassion courses for healthcare staff
• TimelyCare: Proactive primary care interventions
• Sedentary behavior interventions

Awards & Roles:

• 2011: Promising Researcher Award (Swedish Gerontological Society)
• Member of the Faculty Board (Linnaeus University)
• Co-PI of the ReAction research group
• Advisor to PhD candidates

Labs/Groups: Active in the Linnaeus University Centre for Data Intensive Sciences and Applications (DISA), leading research on eHealth innovations and healthcare resilience. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams in clinical studies and digital health development.