Margit Christiansen

Margit Christiansen is a Professor of Management in the Healthcare Sector with a focus on Personnel at Hochschule Fulda, Faculty of Health Sciences. She has served as Dean of Studies since October 2019 and leads both the B.Sc. in Management in Health Care and the M.Sc. in Interprofessional Management in Health Care programs.

Her research centers on personnel management in healthcare organizations, interprofessional collaboration, and the Positive Health concept. She investigates challenges in implementing interprofessional education, strategies for workforce retention, and the application of Positive Health in primary and clinical care settings.

Her recent publications reflect a strong trend toward improving collaboration across health professions, enhancing workplace wellbeing, and integrating innovative concepts like Positive Health into routine care. These works are grounded in applied research, often involving empirical analysis and stakeholder perspectives.

• Lead researcher on interprofessional education and Positive Health implementation
• Published extensively on healthcare management, nursing retention, and organizational culture

She advises on academic programs and contributes to healthcare workforce development through applied research and policy-relevant publications. While specific grants are not mentioned, her work involves institutional and regional collaborations.

Her work is associated with applied research projects such as the GINA study on violence in emergency departments and pilot studies on VR-based stress reduction for nursing staff. These initiatives reflect a practical, interdisciplinary approach to improving healthcare systems and professional wellbeing.