Kristin Vassbotn Guldhav

Kristin Vassbotn Guldhav is a Norwegian oncological nurse and Ph.D. candidate at the Western Norway University of Applied Sciences. She works at the Cancer Department of Forde Hospital Trust, where she serves as a research coordinator focused on establishing robust national and international research networks. Her doctoral project investigates caregiver satisfaction and health-related quality of life in advanced cancer care through the PALLiON RCT study, integrating palliative care into oncological treatment.

Research Focus

• Oncology
• Palliative Care
• End-of-Life Care
• Scale Development for Caregiver Assessment
• Patient-Centered Interventions

Key Contributions

Her recent publications address methodological practices in caregiver satisfaction research using the FAMCARE scale and the impact of palliative care on anticancer treatment utilization. She actively disseminates findings through academic presentations and media engagements.