Kine Gjesdal

Kine Gjesdal is a researcher and Department Head at the Department of Care and Ethics, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Stavanger. She is also a Postdoctoral Fellow (2021–2025) in the POINT project at the University of Oslo’s Department of Clinical Medicine, focusing on chronic pain and opioid epidemic prevention in Norway.

Her research interests include chronic pain, chronic illness, simulation-based learning, and practice guidance in nursing. She has led the Life Phenomena and Care program area at the University of Stavanger from 2021 to 2023 and has contributed significantly to nursing education and patient-centered care. Her work emphasizes patient experiences, healthcare communication, and innovative educational methods for supervisors and practitioners.

The 15 most recent publications highlight a consistent focus on chronic pain management, patient-nurse dynamics, and educational innovations such as blended and simulation-based supervision. Her research spans qualitative studies, national registry analyses, and public dissemination, reflecting a strong commitment to both academic rigor and real-world healthcare impact.

She has supervised bachelor's and master's students and has been involved in continuing education in cancer nursing. No scientific awards are mentioned in the provided text.

Kine Gjesdal is actively involved in professional development and public engagement through conferences, panel debates, and public lectures on pain treatment, patient advocacy, and interdisciplinary collaboration in healthcare.