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Gunta Bēta is an Assistant Professor at Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) Liepāja Branch, affiliated with the Faculty of Public Health and Social Wellbeing and the Department of Nursing and Midwifery. With over 40 years of experience in nursing and healthcare education, she has held leadership roles such as Head of Nursing Study Department since 2011 and previously served as Head of Study/Nursing Departments at Medical School of Liepaja. Her academic journey includes a PhD candidacy in nurses' professional proficiency in patient education at Liepāja University and degrees in out-patient nursing, education, and social work.
- Education:
- PhD Candidate (2014–Present), Liepāja University
- Master of Education (2005–2007), Liepaja Academy of Pedagogy
- Child Nurse (1969–1972), Medical School of Liepaja
Research Interests focus on patient education, nursing pedagogy, and interdisciplinary healthcare approaches. Her work explores how nurses' pedagogical skills influence patient outcomes, the integration of education into clinical practice, and the role of healthcare workers in promoting human security. She has contributed to studies on health education quality, patient rights, and intergenerational collaboration in aging societies.
Publications and conference participations highlight trends in nursing education, patient-centered care, and healthcare policy. Notable projects include the European Later Life Active Network and ESF-funded initiatives on healthcare competence development. She has lectured on topics like pharmacotherapy, clinical care, and emergency medicine, while supervising numerous student research projects.
