Monica Hermann

Monica Hermann is a Professor at the Department of Health and Care Sciences, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, with a research portfolio centered on clinical pharmacy and patient safety in vulnerable populations.

Her work spans critical healthcare domains including:

• Diabetes distress and psychosocial factors in type 2 diabetes management
• Drug-related problems and medication review systems
• Safety of dietary supplements and complementary medicines
• Home care service interactions involving family caregivers
• Medication safety for elderly patients with mental disorders
• Specialized care for individuals with intellectual disabilities

Recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate strong interdisciplinary integration of pharmacy, psychology, and nursing science, with consistent focus on real-world healthcare delivery challenges. Her research particularly addresses communication gaps in medication management and psychosocial burdens in chronic disease contexts.

Active projects highlight her leadership in translational research:

• LinguaSafe: Addressing communication barriers in medication safety
• Safecare@home: Optimizing relative-care service interactions
• Living with diabetes: Investigating psychological stress using HUNT study data
• Safe medication use for elderly mental health disorders

These initiatives involve collaborations with ACBRD, NTNU, HAUKELAND, KI, and UIB, reflecting her commitment to evidence-based practice improvements across Scandinavian healthcare systems.