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Carina Sparud Lundin is a professor in nursing science at the University of Gothenburg. She became a registered nurse in 1985 and specialized as a pediatric nurse in 1992. Since 2001, Carina has been working in academic positions, defending her doctoral thesis in 2008. She has held various administrative roles, including Deputy Head of Department since 2016. Her research primarily focuses on the transitions in daily life for individuals living with chronic illnesses and the involvement of families and healthcare providers. Carina explores critical issues such as the onset of diabetes in children and the transition from childhood to adulthood for young individuals with chronic conditions like congenital heart disease. She emphasizes the importance of self-management and social support in promoting health. Besides her research, Carina teaches scientific theory and methods at graduate and postgraduate levels, and she is responsible for the Postgraduate Programme in Specialist Nursing - Diabetes Care, commencing in spring 2026. Additionally, she has extensive clinical experience, particularly in pediatric care, and is currently involved in national research projects evaluating chronic illnesses in children and families.
Administered by the Department of Political Science; focus on International Administration and Global Governance (IAGG).