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Nursing researchers in predatory journals

Researchers in nursing who publish their results in so-called predatory journals are often experienced researchers, a new research study shows.
– It is a circumstance that risks trust in nursing research. For the individual researcher, this may mean that a published article becomes a burden instea...

Several shortcomings in coordinated care planning

Elderly people and relatives who participate in coordinated care planning do not always know why it takes place.
– They do not participate on the same terms as the staff, says Ingela Jobe, whose doctoral dissertation shows shortcomings in the coordinated care planning between municipalities and re...

New associate professor in Nursing

Nobla dagen went digital

Traditionally, the Nobla dagen has been held at the Department of Health Sciences. It was carried out digitally, due to the ongoing pandemic. The day was about the new Department of Health, Education and Technology.
– It was a very interesting day. We gained insight into each other's educational p...

The goal: fewer elderly people die in fires

Among the people who die in house fires, the elderly stand out in the statistics. At Luleå University of Technology, research is done on how staff at the home care service feel that they can contribute to increased fire safety.
– We want to investigate whether it is the best solution, says Michael...

New study on covid care

New research on respiratory care at covid-19 is currently ongoing at Luleå University of Technology. Professor Åsa Engström leads the project.
– It was very difficult for relatives who were not allowed to see the patients. Some stood outside the hospital to feel close to them.

Nursing after intensive care is worrying nurses

When patients are transferred from the intensive care unit to the care unit, the staff who receive them feel anxious about inadequate knowledge. This is shown in the degree project by Emma Lundbäck and Edvin Lundmark. For this they received the award for best degree work at the programme in nursing...

Degree project on care after intensive care is awarded

Hoping for research on life after respiratory care

Nature-based care for treatment of stress

Nature-based Care is the focus of the Nordic NaBS project, which is conducted at Luleå University of Technology. Now a number of companies have entered – – We know that Nature-Based Activities reduce the level of stress and have a positive impact on health, Gunilla Johansson, PhD student at the Depa...

Childhood perspective important in health promotion work

Experiences through life and especially those we have received as children are important in our efforts to promote our health. Margareta Sjöblom has written a dissertation on this.
– I have interviewed children, adults and the elderly and have done analyzes based on their stories. I wanted to give...

Former student takes care of corona patients

Åsa Carlsson has completed the training as intensive care nurse at Luleå University of Technology. Today she works at Sunderby Hospital. She quickly had to change when the corona virus created a pandemic.
– Now I work with Covid -19 patients full time. It is clear that you are affected, but we are ...

Scientists make a podd on nursing

They lend respirators to hospital

Life after concussions difficult for hockey players

Symptoms after concussions can be permanent. Nathalie Ferno, former hockey player in Luleå hockey MSSK and also in the National Team, has been forced to stop her career.
– Our research shows that the hockey players who quit because of concussions struggle to create a new identity and meaning with ...

Anxiety at surgery can affect recovery

By working preventively with the anxiety that patients can feel before and after surgery, the recovery can be better, a study shows. – It can lead to a reduction in the suffering of the individual patient, says Josefin Bergstrand and Viktor Andersson, who attended the specialist nurse training progr...

Teachers from Hanoi are impressed by the technology in teaching

Cuc Lee Thi and Ngoc Dam Minh are teachers in nursing education at Hanoi Medical University in Vietnam. They think it is great to participate in an exchange with Luleå University of Technology.
– We learn new methods for teaching and we like Luleå, they say.

Wanted nurses from other countries took the Swedish degree

For the second time, nurses from countries outside the EU, EES and from Switzerland have been examined at Luleå University of Technology. This time, 18 people received a diploma and an LTU needle. - We are already offered jobs, says Karen de los Reyes and Hakar Fathalla at the closing ceremony.

She has received 50,000 to develop teaching methods

The goal is to develop Peer Learning that nursing students use during their internship. Carina Nilsson, Senior Lecturer of nursing at Luleå University of Technology, has applied for and received SEK 50,000 in scholarship from the Swedish Nursing Association.
– It's fun, you get happy. I Have alway...

CANCELLED: Inauguration of the sauna lab Sunderby hospital

29 Apr. 2020 13:00 – 16:00 , Aulan:

The event has been canceled until further notice. We will return with a new date.

Does the sauna have any health effects and why was it built 10,000 saunas in Sweden? At the inauguration of the new sauna lab at Sunderby Hospital, you will find answers to these questions.

Speeches and awards at the solemn closing ceremony

In spite of the season, the ice floe was held at Luleå University of Technology in January. It is the name of a ceremony held twice a year.
– In one group, more than 70 nursing students and 20
Diagnostic Radiology Nursing students were thanked, says Åsa Engström, professor of nursing.

Elderly give their opinions about new technology in healthcare

Researchers at Luleå University of Technology are investigating how elderly perceive the use of new technology that can replace healthcare and care staff at certain stages. It is about, for example, connected shower robots and alarm and surveillance systems.

She works for a legal assessment

They got a reward for thesis work on care at the end of life

Inspiring day for actors in green care

Forest baths and green care were current topics when Nordic NaBS recently conducted a Service Design workshop. Small business owners, in consultation with stakeholders from the public sector, had to formulate what nature-based service they can offer.
– We have had a informative day, says Päivi Ju...

Women with lip edema are interviewed about their life situation

Catharina Melander, Associate Professor of Nursing at Luleå University of Technology, has received a stipend of SEK 100,000 from the Swedish Edema Association, SÖF, to study daily life among women who have diagnosed lip edema.

A workshop on entrepreneurship and nature's importance for rehabilitation

When the project New Nordic Nature Based Service Models, Nordic NaBS, completed the first workshop in Sweden, about ten participants attended
– It was a very successful day with interesting discussions, says Åsa Engström, professor at Luleå University of Technology, who was one of the organizers.

New member of the nursing association

Åsa Engström, professor at Luleå University of Technology, has been elected to the board of the Swedish Nursing Association, which works for the nursing profession.
– I will be involved in the questions that are relevant for the profession. It is valuable for our education and postgraduate educatio...

Research day with both digital and gender perspective

Digitization and man were the theme of the Research day that the Department of Health Sciences recently conducted. " I have gone through my digital work environment", said Anna Ståhlbröst, professor of Information systems at Luleå University of Technology.

A conference for interdisciplinary research

Mining research and health can have something in common. It turned out during a workshop that had the purpose to see if there were common denominators between different research topics.
– I want to expand. My results on dusting during processing of gold deposits could be used in collaboration with...

New joint course in research ethics for all doctoral students

A new type of course in research ethics starts in the spring at Luleå University of Technology.
- The new is that the focus is on applied research ethics. Our aim has been to create a course that is relevant to all doctoral students, regardless of research topics, says Åsa Engström and Silje Gusta...

First and second myocardial infarction may differ

People suffering from a myocardial infarction are more likely to be afflicted again. New research at Luleå University of Technology shows, among other things, that slightly more women than men change symptoms at the second heart attack, and that the patients feel more physically and mentally affecte...

Animals and nature as part of future care

Small and medium-sized entrepreneurs in Norrbotten and Västerbotten who work with nature-related activities can become important health actors in the future. A new Nordic joint project at Luleå University of Technology will investigate how these entrepreneurs can interact with the public sector so t...

Nurses with a foreign degree ready for the labor market

Eight nurses with a foreign degree from countries outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland, have completed an additional education at Luleå University of Technology and can now apply for a Swedish licence.

Wide health research becomes important for the future

Åsa Engström, Professor of Nursing at Luleå University of Technology, is new scientific leader in the Health Area of Excellence in Research and Innovation. She sees opportunities for conducting health related research at a technical university, and wants to increase cooperation across department bou...

Workshop: Sustainable working life

2 May. 2019 08:30 – 12:00 , A3024:

Workshop: Health promotion and living habits / Meeting aging and disease

5 Apr. 2019 08:30 – 12:00 , A3024:

Digital focus on this year's Nobel Day

The Department of Health Sciences arranged for the second consecutive year a Nobel Day with focus on future health issues. – It was a good day and the participants seemed very happy with lectures and discussions, says Åsa Engström, Professor of Nursing.

Health innovation can win royal award

An idea of a motion detection mattress that can help prevent pressure ulcers has taken Kristina Ulander, last year student of the Programme in Nursing at Luleå University of Technology, to the final in the Queen Silvia Nursing Award.

Nordea Science Prize to Åsa Engström

Åsa Engström, professor of nursing at Luleå University of Technology, has been awarded The 2018 Science Prize from Nordea’s Norrland Foundation.

Researcher nominated as Innovator of the year

Catharina Melander, researcher in nursing at Luleå University of Technology, is one of the finalists for the award "The Innovator of the Year" at Framtidsgalan in Stockholm on November 20th.

Award for PhD student Catharina Melander for dementia research

It is the magazine, the International Journal of Older People Nursing, awarding best prizes for 2017, which now draws attention to Catharina Melander.

Development of nursing by telephone

Every year, researchers studying telephone counselling meet to develop co-ordination, knowledge and discuss important issues and new research. This year's networking meeting with the network "Nursing by Phone" was held at Luleå University of Technology.

Researchers in nursing question myths in psychiatric care

There are a number of myths that remaines and poses problems for both staff and patients in psychiatric care. This causes the staff to become limited and the patients are suffering. This claims researchers at Luleå University of Technology who want to contribute to a better psychiatric care.

Patient Diary provides understanding of the time of care

The patient diary is written in order for the patient to gain a better understanding of what they have experienced as severely ill in an intensive care unit. It is also a way for nurses to reflect on the care of severely ill patients. That is results from studies at Luleå University of Technology.

Self-care in focus for new study

What refrain some people from seeking medical care for minor illnesses, but instead trust in self-care? And what affects does nature have for our health? This will be studied in a pilot project at Luleå University of Technology.

They write their thesis in the Caribbean

Alice Lejla Aghajan Ghazi and Elin Nilsson study the last semester on the Nursing programme at Luleå University of Technology. They have chosen to write their thesis in Antigua, Caribbean. For eight weeks they will write their thesis and do volunteer work at a hospice.
Follow their trip via the In...

Acute injured - what does the patient think and what does the nurse think about an accident?

28 Feb. 2018 12:00 – 13:00 :

From Myths to Awareness - Recovery-Oriented and Reflective Methods in Psychiatry

7 Feb. 2018 12:00 – 13:00 :

The words as a nursing action

31 Jan. 2018 12:00 – 13:00 :

Published:4 November 2013

Updated: 11 January 2021

By:Karin Sjöberg

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