One of the main scientific achievements is the integration of current scientific knowledge in a middle range theory: ‘the middle range theory of self-care in chronic illness’ developed with professors Anna Strömberg and Barbara Riegel.
I am also involved in several research studies that aim to increase the level of evidence for the effectiveness of novel interventions for (mostly elderly) patients with chronic heart failure, for example the HF-Wii study, the tele-Yoga study and the Heart-eXg study. Another important research line I lead is aimed to integrate palliative care into heart failure care.
I am also passionate about empowering patients and their caregivers. For the AHA and the Sedish Heart and Lung Foundation I have provided input in a patient brochure on sexual function and cardiac disease. I was a cofounder of the patientwebsite heartfailurematters.com and coordinator of the ESC initiative to make Patient versions of ESC Guidelines with the Patient version of the ESC Guidelines on Heart Failure proudly launched in May 2022 and several others publiced after that.
Finally, I enjoy being involved in writing scientific statements, guidelines and position paper to guide practice and education based on research.
