Background and experience
Diego Losada-Floriano is a PhD Research Fellow in the health and sport sciences programme at the Center for e-Health, Department of Health and Nursing Science, University of Agder.
Losada-Floriano is a physician with a master’s degree in Epidemiology from Colombia. Losada-Floriano has several years of experience as a health manager in both primary and specialist healthcare services, and as an epidemiologist working with systematic, research-based knowledge and decision support in the Colombian healthcare system.
In Norway, Losada-Floriano has worked as an advisor to the professional staff of the Medical Chief Director at Sørlandet Hospital HF. Losada-Floriano’s career has developed from leadership roles in health and social services to research on how digital technologies can transform healthcare services and strengthen health systems through innovation.
Losada-Floriano is affiliated with several professional environments, including the Center for e-Health and Practice-Oriented Research and Development in Municipal Health and Care Services (PraKHT).
Areas of responsibility
Losada-Floriano’s primary responsibility is conducting research projects in digital health, with particular emphasis on implementing and evaluating innovative technological solutions in healthcare services.
In addition, Losada-Floriano contributes to teaching, supervision and dissemination of research results, and participates in interdisciplinary projects and networks within the Department of Health and Nursing Science as part of academic and research career development.
Teaching
Losada-Floriano contributes to teaching and supervision related to digital health, epidemiology and research methodology, mainly in connection with the department’s study programmes and research projects.
Research
Losada-Floriano’s doctoral project explores how service robots can help address challenges in the health and care sector, particularly by reducing the workload of healthcare personnel. The project is part of Service Robots as Work Support in Municipal Health and Care Services (SAKO).
Losada-Floriano’s research interests include the implementation of artificial intelligence and robotics in health and care services, digital transformation, implementation science, evidence synthesis and evidence-based practice, health inequities, and the organisation and delivery of healthcare in sustainable health systems.