Vivian Nystrøm

Vivian Nystrøm is an Associate Professor at Østfold University College, affiliated with the Department of Nursing, Health and laboratory science. She holds a PhD from the University of Oslo (2024) and has extensive clinical experience in intensive care units (ICUs) and academic roles. Her research focuses on healthcare management, quality development, and digitalization in healthcare settings.

Education:

• Bachelor's in Nursing (Østfold University College, 1996–1999)
• Critical Care Nursing (Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, 2001–2002)
• Master's in Nursing Science (OsloMet, 2014–2016)
• PhD in Medical Faculty (University of Oslo, 2024)

Research Interests: Vivian’s work explores digitalization in healthcare, management of sedation and delirium in ICU patients, respiratory care, and municipal acute wards as alternatives to hospitalization. She leads projects like 'Digital tools in intensive care nursing' and collaborates on studies evaluating patient outcomes in non-hospital care settings.

Publications: Her recent work includes studies on digitalization in operating theaters, patient pathways in primary care, and municipal acute ward effectiveness. These contributions highlight her focus on improving healthcare efficiency and patient experiences through evidence-based practices.

Awards: No formal awards listed, but her research has gained attention in journals like BMC Nursing and Scandinavian Journal of Primary Health Care.

Grants/Advising: Leads the SYKAD study on municipal acute wards and collaborates with the AKS research group (Advanced Clinical Nursing). Her work bridges clinical practice and academic research, aiming to enhance healthcare systems through interdisciplinary approaches.