Linda Brevik

Linda Brevik serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Nursing and Health Promotion within the Faculty of Health Sciences at Oslo Metropolitan University (OsloMet). Her office is located at Pilestredet 32, 0166 Oslo (office number N060.130), and she can be contacted via email at linda.brevik@oslomet.no or by phone at +47 672 35 534. Dr. Brevik's academic work is centered on advancing nursing science, with a particular emphasis on perioperative care, patient safety, and the application of health technology in clinical settings.

Her research interests include:

• Perioperative Nursing and Critical Care: Investigating best practices and challenges in surgical and critical care environments.
• Patient Safety and Risk Management: Focusing on reducing errors and improving outcomes through systematic approaches.
• Health Technology Integration: Examining how mobile devices and other technologies impact clinical workflows and patient care.
• Health Promotion and Disease Prevention: Developing strategies to enhance community and individual health.
• Nursing Education: Contributing to the training of future nurses through evidence-based teaching methods.

A notable recent contribution is her 2024 publication in the AORN Journal, 'Cell Phones in the OR: A Cross-Sectional Study of Norwegian Perioperative Nurses’ Knowledge, Practice, and Attitudes'. This study provides critical insights into the prevalence and perceptions of cell phone use in operating rooms, highlighting potential safety concerns and the need for clear institutional policies. By analyzing data from Norwegian perioperative nurses, Dr. Brevik's work offers a foundation for improving safety protocols in surgical settings across healthcare systems.