Professor Dr. Linda Åhlström

Biography

Linda Åhlström has extensive expertise in teaching and research, particularly in field nursing science. She is a Senior Lecturer and Associate Professor in the Department of Health and Care Sciences at Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, where she teaches various nursing programs and supervises students at the undergraduate, master's, and doctoral levels. Her teaching focuses on learning, leadership, organization, and quality improvement. Linda is also the Chief Nurse at Sahlgrenska University Hospital, where she develops nursing care focusing on hygiene issues and patient safety. Her research centers on patient safety related to work environment and leadership in clinical practice. She has led projects examining the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on healthcare staff, as well as initiatives to minimize healthcare-associated infections. Linda's educational background includes a Ph.D. in Medicine from Sahlgrenska Academy, along with a Master's in Advanced Clinical Nursing from La Trobe University in Australia. She is actively involved in networks focusing on student-centered learning and has participated in research aimed at improving road safety during her time in Australia.

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