Kerstin Dittmer

Kerstin Dittmer is a nursing scientist and researcher at the University of Koblenz's Institute of Nursing Science, completing her doctorate in 2025 on "Value Stream Mapping in Breast Centers" with extensive clinical and management experience across German healthcare institutions.

Education:

• B.Sc. in Nursing Science and Nursing Management, Catholic University of Applied Sciences NRW
• MA in Nursing Science and Nursing Management, Catholic University of Applied Sciences NRW
• Ph.D. (expected 2025) in Nursing Science, University of Koblenz

Research Interests: Dr. Dittmer specializes in healthcare process optimization through value stream mapping in oncology nursing, with expanding expertise in medical psychology, neuropsychology, and gender-informed care models. Her work bridges clinical practice and academic research to improve patient pathways and nursing service delivery, particularly in breast cancer centers.