معرفی
Karina Aase is a Professor in Patient Safety at the University of Stavanger, Faculty of Health Sciences. She served as the Centre Director for SHARE – Centre for Resilience in Healthcare from 2017 to 2020, leading Norway’s largest research center focused on quality and safety in healthcare. Her research spans patient safety, resilience in healthcare systems, care transitions, and quality improvement across primary and specialized healthcare sectors. She integrates methodologies from transport and petroleum industries to enhance healthcare practices.
- Current affiliation: University of Stavanger (UiS)
- Former leadership: SHARE Research Centre (2017-2020)
- Key collaborations: Oslo University Hospital, NTNU
Research Interests:
- Resilience in healthcare systems
- Medication safety in nursing homes
- Team dynamics in emergency care
- Adaptive capacity in clinical settings
- Homecare for frail elderly
- Context mapping for quality improvement
Scientific Contributions: Her recent articles (2025-2023) focus on prehospital medication administration, family navigation in pediatric care, homecare service ecosystems, adaptive capacity in standardized hospitals, and systematic observation frameworks for elderly patients. These works emphasize interdisciplinary collaboration, systems thinking, and translating safety practices from industrial sectors to healthcare.
