Maren Kristine Raknes Sogstad

Maren Kristine Raknes Sogstad is an Associate Professor at the Centre for Care Research, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). Her research focuses on health services research, long-term care, and healthcare quality improvement. She has extensive experience in studying municipal healthcare systems, particularly prioritization mechanisms, care coordination, and the integration of technology into care practices.

Her research interests include gerontology, healthcare policy, and the impact of socioeconomic factors on care access. She has led studies on care allocation strategies, informal caregiving dynamics, and the role of public-private partnerships in healthcare innovation.

Recent work highlights her analysis of ethical dilemmas in long-term care decision-making and the use of qualitative methods to explore family care navigation strategies. She collaborates widely with Norwegian municipalities and healthcare organizations, contributing to evidence-based policy recommendations.

Key areas of contribution include:

• Long-term care quality assessment using tools like ASCOT
• Cross-sectional studies on care model effectiveness and regional variations
• Investigations into horizontal collaboration among healthcare providers

Her articles consistently address systemic challenges in Norwegian healthcare, emphasizing equity, coordination, and patient-centered approaches.