معرفی
Tonje Krogstad is an Associate Professor at Oslo Metropolitan University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Life Sciences and Health – Pharmacy. Her work focuses on improving pharmaceutical care and patient safety through research on medication adherence, community pharmacy practice, and antibiotic stewardship.
Her primary research interests include:
- Pharmacognosy and Medicinal plants
- Social pharmacy and Community pharmacy practice
- Pharmaceutical care and Patient safety
- Allergens and Glycoproteins
- Alternative medicines and Use of natural remedies
- Professional pharmacist services in community pharmacies
Dr. Krogstad's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on medication adherence, particularly in the context of antibiotics and mental health medications. Her research employs diverse methodologies including cross-sectional surveys, qualitative observations, and digital interventions. A significant portion of her work examines community pharmacy practice, with particular attention to over-the-counter counseling, pharmacist-patient communication, and interprofessional collaboration with physicians. Her research group, 'Medicines and Patient Safety,' conducts projects aimed at improving pharmaceutical care through academic detailing, digital tools, and best practices for OTC counseling.
Her current research projects include:
- Better adherence of antibiotics through academic detailing of community pharmacists
- The effect of a digital patient intervention on self-reported adherence to medications
- The pharmacy as a health care service – best practice for 'Over the counter (OTC) counselling'
