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Pernilla Garmy is a Professor of Nursing at Kristianstad University's Faculty of Health Sciences, where she also serves as Vice-Dean. She leads the Children's and Young People's Health in Social Context (CYPHiSCO) research environment and chairs the University-wide Ethics Council. Her academic career spans nursing education, clinical practice, and research focused on child and adolescent health.
Dr. Garmy's educational background includes:
- Doctor of Medical Science from Lund University (2016)
- Master of Medicine from Lund University (2010)
- Bachelor of Arts in History of Religions from Lund University (2004)
- Specialist nurse in pediatric care from Malmö University (2002)
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Lund University (1998)
Her research primarily focuses on child and adolescent health, with specific expertise in sleep medicine, mental health, pain management, and existential loneliness. Dr. Garmy has pioneered school-based interventions for preventing mental illness in adolescents and has extensively studied the relationship between digital media use and sleep patterns among young people. Her work bridges clinical practice with educational approaches, emphasizing person-centered care throughout healthcare and education systems.
Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on adolescent sleep patterns and their relationship to digital media consumption, existential loneliness among youth, and person-centered approaches in both healthcare and education. Her research consistently addresses practical applications in school health settings and has significant implications for nursing practice and policy.
Among her notable recognitions:
- School Nurse of the Year (2009)
Dr. Garmy actively supervises doctoral students and collaborates on multiple research projects addressing children's and young people's health issues. She serves on the Committee for Postgraduate Education and is a Subject Representative for Nursing. Her leadership extends to the Health in Collaboration research platform and the Sleep and Health Network, which she chairs.
She maintains an active presence in both academic and public discourse, frequently contributing to media discussions about sleep health, adolescent mental health, and nursing practice. Her international collaborations include work with Oxford Brookes University and Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust.
