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Marie Elf is a Professor of Nursing at Dalarna University’s Department of Nursing, part of the School of Health and Welfare. She leads the research group *Environment, Technology, and Participation*, focusing on how physical and social environments influence health outcomes, particularly for older adults and stroke survivors. Her work emphasizes person-centered care, self-management support, and sustainable healthcare practices.
Education & Background: Marie holds a PhD in Architecture and has worked in interdisciplinary environments including nursing, architecture, and healthcare research. She combines expertise in nursing and healthcare environments to develop evidence-based models for home care and rehabilitation.
Research Interests: Key areas include the built environment’s impact on health, climate change adaptation in healthcare, and sustainable nursing practices. She collaborates with regions and municipalities to integrate environmental resources into care models.
Grants & Collaborations: Projects include EU-funded initiatives like *More Years, Better Lives*, and partnerships with institutions such as The Florey Institute (Australia), Kings College London, and Northumbria University. Notable projects include *EQL-stroke* (2024) and *SELMA* (2020).
Labs & Teams: Leads the *Knowledge Implementation and Patient Safety (KIPS)* research center and collaborates with global networks like the *Bridges Self-Management Team*. Her group employs co-creation methods with patients, caregivers, and professionals to design inclusive healthcare environments.
