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Margareta Westerbotn is an Associate Professor and Lecturer at the Department of Nursing Science, Sophiahemmet University. Her research focuses on three key areas: elderly well-being with a focus on medication administration, aspects of involuntary childlessness emphasizing social networking, and pedagogical research in nursing education. She holds a Ph.D. from 2007 and is a licensed midwife. Her work aims to enhance patient safety and healthcare professional knowledge through understanding human experiences across life stages.
- Roles: Associate Professor, Lecturer, Licensed Midwife
- Affiliations: Member of the Internationalization Council at Sophiahemmet University
Research Interests: Her studies explore medication use trends in the elderly, communication strategies among individuals facing involuntary childlessness, and pedagogical methods to improve nursing education. She emphasizes patient-centered care, integrating personal experiences into healthcare practices. Her work bridges clinical practice and academic research to improve health outcomes and safety.
Selected Publications: Over 16 peer-reviewed articles, including influential works on fetal movement awareness reducing cesarean rates and interventions for fear of hypoglycaemia in diabetes patients. Recent contributions address trauma interventions for healthcare workers during the pandemic and midwifery continuity models in rural Sweden.
Grants & Advising: Main supervisor for a doctoral student and co-supervisor for three others. Her projects include studies on group supervision in nursing education and professional identity development.
Labs/Teams: Collaborates across disciplines, contributing to initiatives like the Mindfetalness method and interprofessional care models in child health.
