Irene Aasen Andersen

Irene Aasen Andersen is an Associate Professor at the Department of Health and Caring Sciences within the Western Norway University of Applied Sciences (HVL). Her academic work focuses on nursing, autism research, and collaborative practices between healthcare, education, and families.

• Email: Send email via HVL website
• Phone: +47 57 67 63 98

Research Interests:

• Development and cultural adaptation of nursing assessment tools in Nordic contexts
• Experiences of parents with children on the autism spectrum in school-home collaborations
• Innovation in healthcare practice models
• Mitigating nursing shortages through cross-country Nordic initiatives

Recent Publications (2023-2024) highlight her expertise in autism-related parental experiences, nursing competency frameworks, and systemic challenges in Nordic healthcare. Her work emphasizes cross-sector collaboration and evidence-based practice models.