I am a PhD student in Health Sciences at Linnaeus University in Kalmar, Sweden. I conduct my research studies part-time, while also working as a palliative care consultant in the Palliative Counseling Team at the Unit for Palliative Medicine, Geriatric Clinic, Kalmar County Hospital.
In my clinical role, I support other healthcare providers in matters related to general and specialized palliative care. I am also actively involved in education, delivering lectures and training sessions on palliative care for caregivers, nurses, and students.
I am a specialist nurse in palliative care, and my master’s thesis focused on palliative care and patient-reported outcome measures. My previous experience includes working in home healthcare, advanced home care, and prehospital care.
Research
Hypertension is one of the most prevalent non-communicable diseases globally and the leading risk factor for cardiovascular diseases such as ischemic heart disease and stroke. Undiagnosed or inadequately treated hypertension is associated with reduced health-related quality of life and an increased risk of serious complications. It affects approximately 33% of the global population aged 30–79 years. Despite this, only one in four women and one in five men achieve recommended treatment targets. In addition to personal suffering, this contributes to a growing healthcare burden and increased healthcare costs.
Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) are standardized tools that allow patients to self-report various aspects of their health, including physical, psychological, and social functioning, as well as their experience of illness. PROMs support more person-centered and efficient care.
In Sweden, there is limited knowledge about the use of PROMs in hypertension care and whether such measures can improve health-related quality of life, self-care, and treatment adherence. There is a need to identify which PROMs are considered meaningful and possess strong scientific and clinical validity. As the population ages and patients are increasingly expected to take responsibility for their own health, this knowledge can provide a foundation for evaluating new approaches and solutions that meet both current and future needs in hypertension care.
Commissions
I am a member of the research network CESAR and a part of the research group HOMe (The Health Outcome Measurments research group).