Professor Dr. Pia Tingström

Biography

Pia Tingström is a Senior Associate Professor at Linköping University, where she leads the Division of Nursing in the Department of Health, Medicine and Care. Her research focuses on interprofessional health and medical education, emphasizing team collaboration and the enhancement of clinical practice. Tingström has a keen interest in improving care for frail elderly populations and developing early detection methods for infections, with a particular focus on facilitating staff collaboration. She has extensive teaching experience at various academic levels, including undergraduate, advanced, and doctoral studies, and is heavily involved in supervising doctoral students. Additionally, she serves as the Director of the Graduate School of Medical Education, further shaping the curriculum and educational pathways for healthcare professionals. Her current research encompasses Practice Architectures in Interprofessional Learning and the challenges faced in medical education and practice, particularly concerning the frail elderly.

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