Ulla Caesar

Ulla Caesar is a Lecturer at the University of Borås, affiliated with the Academy of Care, Working Life and Social Welfare and the Department of Care Sciences. She defended her PhD thesis in 2019 at the University of Gothenburg's Faculty of Medicine, focusing on clinical sciences in orthopaedics. Her research primarily addresses perioperative care, emphasizing strategies to ensure patient safety in high-tech environments and reduce healthcare-related harm such as surgical delays, cancellations, and postoperative infections.

Caesar's work integrates her extensive background as a surgical nurse and qualified high school teacher, leveraging practical experience to inform teaching and supervision. She serves as the program director for the Specialist Nursing Education with a Focus on Surgical Care, teaching courses in perioperative care science and patient safety. Her 2021 systematic review on orthopaedic surgery cancellations highlights interventions like fast-track pathways and preoperative guidelines to mitigate risks.

Her research interests include healthcare quality improvement, clinical decision-making in surgical contexts, and evidence-based practices in nursing education. While no specific scientific awards are documented, her contributions to clinical research and education remain prominent. She supervises students in clinical practice but has no listed advisees in the provided texts. Ulla Caesar's contact details include the email ulla.caesar@hb.se and Room E713 at the University of Borås.