EQUALITY. When the Institute of Health and Care Sciences grew tired of the standard pictures of what it is like to work in healthcare, they chose to engage gender photographer Tomas Gunnarsson. Akademiliv was on hand at Queen Silvia’s Children’s Hospital when the photos were taken. Daniel Kjellberg recently completed his specialist training to become a pediatric nurse in Gothenburg, and is now working at one of the wards at…
The master’s program in Reproductive and Perinatal Health – first round of graduates
EDUCATION. The first round of students admitted to the newly established master’s program in Reproductive and Perinatal Health have defended their theses. Their research work proved to be of exceptional quality, and was rewarded with a scholarship from the Professor A.L. Lindquist Scholarship Fund. The master’s program in Reproductive and Perinatal Health admitted its first round of students in the autumn semester of 2015. The development of the program means…
Stefan Nilsson receives a research fellowship from the Swedish Childhood Cancer Foundation
GRANT. To contribute to a better existence for children with cancer. This is a vision for care researcher Stefan Nilsson, who now receives a four-year research fellowship from the Swedish Childhood Cancer Foundation. Stefan Nilsson’s research deals with providing support for children undergoing cancer treatment. The project explores how fears and discomfort can be reduced for children undergoing oncological treatment, via communication and supportive care measures “Our group wants to…
Helle Wijk is honored for her research in the field of healthcare facility environments for people with dementia
AWARD. Helle Wijk, Associate Professor at the Sahlgrenska Academy Institute of Health and Care Sciences, has been awarded the 2017 Silviahemmet Grant for Research and Education. She is being recognized for her important work in improving the healthcare facility environments of people with dementia. Helle Wijk’s research has increased awareness about the importance of using clear, easy-to-understand design in the living environments of people with dementia. Her research has shown…
Eric Carlström on organization and person-centered care in Akademiliv the Podcast
RESEARCH COMMUNICATION. Eric Carlström, Professor of Health Care Sciences with an emphasis on leadership and care organization, is the latest guest in Akademiliv the Podcast. The conversation is held in Swedish, and concerns person-centered care and the demands on the health care organization for the introduction of a more person-centered approach. The podcast is hosted by Communication Officers Elin Lindström Claessen and Pontus Sundén.