Jorunn Drageset

Professor Jorunn Drageset is affiliated with the Department of Health and Caring Sciences at Western Norway University of Applied Sciences. Her research focuses on quality of life, social sustainability in long-term care, and care models for vulnerable populations.

• Teaching: Courses include Philosophy of Science, Ethics and Research Methods (Spring 2026) and Master’s Thesis supervision (Spring 2026, Fall 2025).
• Research: Key themes are elderly care, frailty management, long-term care sustainability, and outcomes for preterm-born adults.

Publications: Recent works analyze social sustainability frameworks in nursing homes, health-related quality of life in preterm cohorts, and home care experiences for elderly patients. These span interdisciplinary fields including gerontology, pediatrics, and social healthcare policies.

Collaborations: Co-authored studies involve partnerships with researchers like Frode F. Jacobsen, Bente Egge Søvde, and Maria Papadaki.