Mikaela Willmer

Mikaela Willmer is a Lecturer at Gävle University's Department of Health Sciences. Her research focuses on health sciences, particularly nursing education, patient experiences with medical devices, and the impacts of bariatric surgery on physical activity and mental health. She collaborates extensively with researchers in Sweden and internationally, contributing to studies on post-surgical rehabilitation, adolescent well-being, and behavioral interventions.

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Her work emphasizes qualitative and quantitative analyses in healthcare contexts, including studies on nursing students' professional competence, octogenarians' experiences with implantable devices, and the long-term effects of gastric bypass surgery on patients and their families. She has published widely in journals like Nurse Educator, European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, and PLOS ONE.

Key research themes include the intersection of physical activity and health outcomes, the application of dissonance-based interventions, and the psychosocial aspects of eating behaviors and work engagement.

Her studies often involve randomized controlled trials, longitudinal follow-ups, and qualitative methodologies to explore complex health issues. Collaborations with institutions like the Karolinska Institutet and international partners highlight her global contributions to health sciences research.