Jörg Werner Kirchhoff

Jörg Werner Kirchhoff is Professor at Østfold University College's Department of Nursing, Health and Laboratory Science, with expertise in healthcare organization and digitalization effects on clinical practice. His research examines technology's impact on healthcare professionals' working conditions and patient safety.

Kirchhoff investigates how digital tools influence interdisciplinary collaboration, medication safety, and service quality. He developed the OBSKommune model for clinical assessments in home nursing and studies electronic health record implementation challenges.

He maintains research partnerships with Karlstad University and the European Network of Nursing Academies. Kirchhoff contributes to national discussions on healthcare flexibility models and competence development frameworks for municipal health services.