Congratulations Christina Sandlund – new docent of nursing
We congratulate Christina Sandlund, the Division of Family Medicine and Primary Care, who has been appointed docent of nursing at NVS.
What does it mean to you to be appointed docent?
”It feels very honouring and is a wonderful recognition of my work in research, teaching and collaboration. I see the docentship as an opportunity for continued development through new types of assignments and collaborations. It also carries a responsibility to support students, clinicians and early-career researchers in their academic development”, says Christina Sandlund at the Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society.
What is your research about?
”My research mainly focuses on sleep, with particular emphasis on insomnia in primary care and how nurses can be involved in assessment and treatment. I study both the effects of interventions and the experiences of patients and practitioners regarding delivery and implementation, with the aim of increasing access to evidence-based treatment for people with sleep disorders and contributing to more equitable and accessible care. I am also involved in research concerning the health of older people and support for relatives within home healthcare”.
Why did you choose to research this field?
”My interest in sleep developed through my work as a district nurse, where I met many patients with sleep difficulties. I saw that access to effective non-pharmacological treatments was limited, despite the major importance of sleep for both physical and mental health. I therefore wanted to contribute to developing knowledge about how evidence-based treatments can be made more accessible and benefit more patients in primary care”.
Briefly about your background
”For many years, I have combined clinical work with research and teaching. I am currently active at the Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society (NVS), where my roles include responsibility for the research school in family medicine and primary care and the Study Programme in Specialist Nursing - Primary Health Care, as well as supervising doctoral students and specialist nursing students”.
How have you celebrated?
”The celebrations blended in somewhat with Midsummer celebrations and the holiday period, so I have mainly celebrated by enjoying the summer and some time off. I have received many congratulations from colleagues, family and friends who have supported me over the years. The path to becoming an associate professor is not a one-person effort, but the result of many positive and rewarding collaborations, inspiring colleagues and students, support from managers, colleagues, family and friends, and all the research participants who made the research possible”.