Research

I research patients' experiences of recovery post-discharge, homecare nursing, and patient involvement in municipal settings, with a focus on ethical and methodological considerations in qualitative health research. My work explores the existential dimensions of illness, hospital-to-home transitions, and phenomenological and hermeneutic approaches in nursing. Using qualitative methods, I aim to humanize healthcare by integrating the perspectives of patients and older people to advance person-centered care.

Profile

As a nurse and scholar, my empirical research and theoretical work are driven by a deep commitment to understanding patients' and relatives’ perspectives on illness to improve care. With a strong focus on well-being, dignity, and respect, I integrate patient perspectives to enhance care practices. I am particularly dedicated to improving care opportunities for older people, addressing their unique needs, and promoting their dignity and well-being while they live at home.

Cooperation and dissemination

I supervise PhD students in the existential dimensions of illness, homecare nursing, and hospital-to-home transitions. I also chair PhD and professor assessment committees and serve as a scientific editor for Klinisk Sygepleje (Clinical Nursing). Additionally, I review for international journals and speak at conferences on phenomenological research and caring science. My research has secured over DKK 42 million in funding from organizations such as EU Marie Curie, Horizon 2020, Helsefonden, and the Novo Nordisk Foundation.

Teaching

I hold pedagogical responsibility for the Master of Science in Nursing, the Advanced Practice Nursing degree programs, and the Professional Master’s Degree Programme. I integrate my research into teaching, emphasizing patient-centered care and qualitative methodologies. In addition to teaching and supervising PhD students in phenomenological research and healthcare transitions, I prepare future scholars and practitioners. I also co-supervise international PhD projects in Norway and the UK.