Kari Aarøen

Kari Aarøen is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Nursing, Health and Laboratory Science at Høgskolen i Østfold (HiØ). Her academic work focuses on patient-centered care, healthcare service delivery systems, and clinical education. She has contributed to studies on interprofessional collaboration, institutional care models (e.g., KICK START SYKEHJEM project), and implementation of care philosophies in both hospital and community settings. Her research bridges clinical practice and educational frameworks, emphasizing practical application of patient-centered principles through intervention studies and curriculum development. Notably, she has co-authored works on improving nursing student competence in empathetic care practices and evaluating healthcare systems in Norway.

Publications span 2015–2024, with a thematic emphasis on healthcare innovation, quality improvement, and ethical challenges in mental health services. Collaborations include multi-author studies on regional healthcare initiatives and policy analysis. While no specific awards are listed, her work reflects sustained engagement with frontline healthcare challenges and educational reform.