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Mats Westas is a Lecturer at Linköping University, affiliated with the Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences (HMV) and the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (MEDFAK). His teaching roles include instructing undergraduate nursing students and coordinating advanced courses in the Specialist Nursing Program. He also serves as an examiner for independent courses at the advanced level.
Westas' research focuses on improving care for cardiovascular disease patients through cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), particularly addressing depression, anxiety, and stress management. His work extends to exploring patient experiences during kidney transplantation waiting periods. He is part of the Division of Nursing Sciences and Reproductive Health (ORH), which oversees nursing and midwifery programs across Linköping and Norrköping campuses.
His recent publications highlight advancements in internet-delivered CBT for cardiac anxiety and depression, as well as qualitative insights into kidney transplant recipients' support needs. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned, though his contributions to nursing education and clinical research are central to his profile. Westas' advising and grant activities are not detailed here, but his roles as course coordinator and examiner reflect his commitment to academic rigor and relevance in nursing education.
