Linda Iren Mihaila Hansen

Associate Professor Department of Health and Nursing Science

Email: linda.hansen@uia.no
Phone: +47 37 23 37 36
Mobile phone: +47 98 09 01 72
Office: C4030 (Jon Lilletuns vei 9, 4879 Grimstad, Norway)

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Background and experience

Patient care and nursing in surgical ward and operating ward (4 years)

Mental health work (5 years)

Nine years as head of the nursing education at the faculty of Health and Sports sience at Agder University. Course responsibility for specialization in Theathe operating nursing in the Master's program Specialized Nursing since 2012. Teaching and supervision in nursing bachelorprogramme, general experience from university and college for more than 25 years.

Research groups

Wevling, Astrid Birgitte; Heen, Cathrine; Hansen, Linda Iren Mihaila; Munday, Judy & Karlsen, Tor-Ivar (2026). Temperature monitoring and hypothermia prevention in Norwegian surgical patients: A retrospective observational study. The Nordic Journal of Nursing Research (NJNR). ISSN 2057-1585. 46, p. 1–9. doi: 10.1177/20571585261468206. Full text in Research Archive Show summary
Perioperative hypothermia is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Systematic temperature monitoring is considered important for early detection of hypothermia and timely intervention, yet incidence remains high. This study examined monitoring practices across the perioperative course. We conducted a 1-week retrospective observational study of 1261 patients undergoing surgery lasting more than 30 min. Temperature monitoring data, including hypothermia incidence and the use of monitoring devices, were extracted from electronic records. Only 11.1% of patients had complete temperature documentation across all stages, and hypothermia was frequently recorded. Preoperative temperature measurements were documented in 31.8% of patients with an average 7 h delay between ward measurement and arrival in the operating theatre, potentially limiting clinical utility of these measurements. Intraoperative monitoring occurred in 26.1% of patients and in 29.0% at the post-anesthesia care unit. We found intraoperative hypothermia in 38% of patients. The most commonly used device preoperatively was an infrared aural canal thermometer, and in the operating theatre, the most common device was urinary catheter-based invasive temperature monitoring. These findings indicate suboptimal continuity of temperature monitoring across the perioperative pathway. Our findings highlight opportunities to improve the consistency of perioperative temperature monitoring and warrant further research into factors influencing current practice.
Bui, Ut T.; Parker, Christina; Brien, Jane O; Hansen, Linda Iren Mihaila; Glynn, Rosie & Kisa, Sezer [Show all 7 contributors for this article] (2026). The Effectiveness, Safety and Cost‐Effectiveness of Platelet‐Rich Plasma and Platelet‐Rich Fibrin in the Treatment of Venous Leg Ulcers: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis. International Wound Journal. ISSN 1742-4801. 23(1). doi: https:/onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/iwj.70830. Full text in Research Archive Show summary
Venous leg ulcers occur due to chronic venous insufficiency in the lower extremities and are often difficult to heal. Platelet‐rich plasma and platelet‐rich fibrin are products that contain high concentrations of platelets. This systematic review evaluated the effectiveness, safety and cost‐effectiveness of these products for the treatment of venous leg ulcers. Guided by the 2020 Joanna Briggs Institute systematic review of effectiveness guideline, this review included original studies that investigated platelet‐rich plasma and platelet‐rich fibrin in the treatment of venous leg ulcers from databases including the Cochrane Library, Embase, Medline, CINAHL, PubMed, World Health Organisation International Clinical Trials Registry, Clinical Trials.gov and Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry. Methodological quality was assessed using relevant appraisal checklists. Information related to general characteristics of included articles and relevant outcomes of interest were extracted and synthesised narratively. Of thirty‐six eligible studies, 24 studies used platelet‐rich plasma, eleven investigated fibrin‐rich plasma and one study used both platelet‐rich plasma and fibrin‐rich. Most studies reported these products were effective in promoting wound healing, reducing other symptoms, and were safe to use. The use of platelet‐rich plasma and platelet‐rich fibrin resulted in significantly higher healed venous leg ulcers compared to control using conventional treatment (RR: 2.93, 95% CI, 1.90–4.53, p = 0.01). These products were safe to used topically and promoted to wound healing, reduced pain, either along or combined with other treatments. Platelet‐rich plasma and fibrin‐rich plasma improves wound healing and appears to be safe to use in the treatment of venous leg ulcers.
Sheikoleslami, Rohangez; Princeton, Daisy Michelle; Hansen, Linda Iren Mihaila; Kisa, Sezer & Goyal, Alka Rani (2025). Examining Factors Associated with Attrition, Strategies for Retention Among Undergraduate Nursing Students, and Identified Research Gaps: A Scoping Review. Nursing Reports. ISSN 2039-439X. 15(6). doi: 10.3390/nursrep15060182. Full text in Research Archive Show summary
Background/Objectives: High-quality healthcare delivery relies on a on a sustainable nursing workforce. However, rising attrition rates and declining enrollment in nursing programs pose a significant challenge. A comprehensive synthesis of these factors for student attrition alongside effective retention strategies is needed to guide interventions. The aim of this scoping review is to map and synthesize existing evidence on the factors contributing to attrition among bachelor’s nursing students and to identify strategies that have been implemented or proposed to improve student retention in undergraduate nursing programs. Methods: Following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA 2020) Checklist and Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) guidelines, a systematic search was conducted in the following databases: MEDLINE/PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, PsycInfo, CINAHL, and Ovid. This review included peer-reviewed, English-language empirical studies (2010–December 2024) on attrition, dropout, or retention among bachelor-level nursing students, excluding non-nursing, non-bachelor programs, and unpublished studies or studies without primary data. A structured content analysis approach was used to synthesize findings from both qualitative and quantitative studies. Results: After screening titles, abstracts, and full texts, 19 articles were found eligible for inclusion. Analyses of the included studies revealed four key themes contributing to nursing student attrition: academic factors, institutional and social support, personal factors, and economic challenges. Retention strategies were categorized into two overarching themes: academic and non-academic approaches. Conclusions: Bachelor’s nursing programs should adopt retention strategies that enhance institutional and social support to reduce attrition. Strengthening supportive environments alongside curricular reform is key to building a resilient nursing workforce and ensuring quality care.
Hansen, Linda Iren Mihaila; Fossum, Mariann & Moe, Carl Erik (2017). Sensor Technology for Night Surveillance: The Experiences of Next of Kin. In Martinez, Santiago; Budrionis, Andrius; Bygholm, Ann; Fossum, Mariann; Hartvigsen, Gunnar; Hägglund, Maria; Moe, Carl Erik; Thygesen, Elin; Vimarlund, Vivian & Yigzaw, Kassaye Yitbarek (Ed.), Proceedings from The 15th Scandinavian Conference on Health Informatics 2017 Kristiansand, Norway, August 29–30, 2017. Linköping University Electronic Press. ISSN 9789176853641. p. 93–99. Full text in Research Archive
Hansen, Linda Iren Mihaila; Fruhling, Ann & Fossum, Mariann (2016). The Use of Smartphones in Norwegian Social Care Services. Studies in Health Technology and Informatics. ISSN 0926-9630. 228, p. 220–224. doi: 10.3233/978-1-61499-678-1-220. Full text in Research Archive
Fossum, Mariann; Ehnfors, Margareta; Svensson, Elisabeth; Hansen, Linda Iren Mihaila & Ehrenberg, Anna (2013). Effects of a computerized decision support system on care planning for pressure ulcers and malnutrition in nursing homes: An intervention study. International Journal of Medical Informatics. ISSN 1386-5056. 82(10), p. 911–921. doi: 10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2013.05.009. Full text in Research Archive Show summary
Background Nursing documentation is essential for facilitating the flow of information to guarantee continuity, quality and safety in care. High-quality nursing documentation is frequently lacking; the implementation of computerized decision support systems is expected to improve clinical practice and nursing documentation. Aim The present study aimed at investigate the effects of a computerized decision support system and an educational program as intervention strategies for improved nursing documentation practice on pressure ulcers and malnutrition in nursing homes. Design, setting and participants An intervention study with two intervention groups and one control group was used. Fifteen nursing homes in southern Norway were included. A convenience sample of electronic healthcare records from 46 units was included. Inclusion criteria were records with presence of pressure ulcers and/or malnutrition. The residents were assessed before and after an intervention of a computerized decision support system in the electronic healthcare records. Data were collected through a review of 150 records before (2007) and 141 records after the intervention (2009). Methods The nurses in intervention group 1 were offered educational sessions and were trained to use the computerized decision support system, which they used for eight months in 2008 and 2009. The nurses in intervention group 2 were offered the same educational program but did not use the computerized decision support system. The nurses in the control group were not subject to any intervention. The resident records were examined for the completeness and comprehensiveness of the documentation of pressure ulcers and malnutrition with three data collection forms and the data were analyzed with non-parametric statistics. Results The implementation of the computerized decision support system and the educational program resulted in a more complete and comprehensive documentation of pressure ulcer- and malnutrition-related nursing assessments and nursing interventions. Conclusion This study provides evidence that the computerized decision support system and an educational program as implementation strategies had a positive influence on nursing documentation practice.
Hansen, Linda Iren Mihaila; Fossum, Mariann; Söderhamn, Olle & Fruhling, Ann (2012). Experiences of Nursing Personnel Using PDAs in Home Health Care Services in Norwegian Municipalities. International Congress on Nursing Informatics. Full text in Research Archive

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Moi, Ellen Benestad & Hansen, Linda Iren Mihaila (2024). Masterprogram i spesialsykepleie - 12 års erfaring. Full text in Research Archive Show summary
CREATing a Master`s Master’s Programme in Advanced Specialised Nursing: 12 Years of Experience   Our curriculum was the first full time master program in advanced practice Nursing in Norway, and our first group of master students finished in 2014. The curriculum gives specializations in Anesthesia Nursing, Intensive Care Nursing, Pediatric Nursing and Operating Theatre Nursing. The curriculum is an example of how the European Bologna process, has given possibilities to build and develop an Umbrella Curriculum for a master’s degree at Agder University in Norway. Hospital staff were a great contributor in developing the curriculum as we wanted to implement a total of 32 weeks of practical studies in the program. We emphasize varied teaching and learning strategies from traditional lectures to various forms of simulation. This program is special, giving both specialization and access to start in a PhD. This program was a step forward for all these specialized nurses who else way had to start with another master’s degree if wanting to start on a PhD.  The master thesis should be presented in the form of either a monograph or an article-based thesis. Lately governmental restrictions have been made to make it possible to let the students quit the master curriculum after finishing 90 ECTS, before the master thesis and still be a specialized nurse but without the master’s degree. By attending this master’ s degree, and finish their thesis, our students can work as a specialist Nurse in hospital, and at the same time qualify for teaching in nursing in bachelor’s degree and qualify for a PhD. We assume that the government made this decision because the lack of nursing in general and show that nursing education is under great pressure worldwide even though Nurses are needed all over the world. As Florence Nightingale said -unless we continually are making progress we are going back.
Dalgård, Lene & Hansen, Linda Iren Mihaila (2022). Footwork - workshop. Full text in Research Archive
Hansen, Linda Iren Mihaila; Kristoffersen, Karen; Omland, Lisa; Munday, Judy & Rohde, Gudrun Elin (2022). Documentation of the temperature of patients undergoing laprascopic surgery. Full text in Research Archive
Hansen, Linda Iren Mihaila; Eilertsen, Anja; Mathisen, Sylvia Holand & Slettebø, Åshild (2022). Operating Theatre nurses consider risk of urinary bladder distention acording to time and other medical and surgical treatment using Non Technical Skills. Full text in Research Archive
Hansen, Linda Iren Mihaila (2021). Spesialsykepleie: "Marked og kapital". Full text in Research Archive
Hansen, Linda Iren Mihaila (2020). Vi har jo allerede fått applaus, så da er det kanskje egentlig helt greit at vi ikke får et lønnsløft? Agderposten. ISSN 0805-3723. p. 17–17. Full text in Research Archive
Hansen, Linda Iren Mihaila (2020). Synes dere egentlig at det er helt greit at det er mangel på sykepleiere? Agderposten. ISSN 0805-3723. en side, p. 17–17. Full text in Research Archive
Fossnes, Anne May; Illeris, Helene; Anundsen, Tormod Wallem; Hansen, Linda Iren Mihaila; Svingen-Austestad, Anna & Dalgård, Lene [Show all 7 contributors for this article] (2019). BEBO fase 2. Full text in Research Archive
Hansen, Linda Iren Mihaila; Fossum, Mariann & Moe, Carl Erik (2018). Pårørende får bedre søvnkvalitet når de vet at teknologien hjelper til med å våke over pasienten. Et følgeforskningsprosjekt i fire kommuner: 2014-2015. Full text in Research Archive
Illeris, Helene; Anundsen, Tormod Wallem; Valberg, Tony; Svingen-Austestad, Anna; Skregelid, Lisbet & Amundsen, Even Lynne [Show all 12 contributors for this article] (2018). BEBO. Full text in Research Archive Show summary
BEBO er en fanzine, produceret i forbindelse med forskningsgruppen Kunst og sosiale relasjoners beboelse på Feviktun bo- og omsorgscenter i juni 2017
Hansen, Linda Iren Mihaila; Thidemann, Inger-Johanne & Fossum, Mariann (2016). A Video of a Head Injury Simulated Scenario Used to Prepare Nursing Students to Clinical Placement. Full text in Research Archive
Hansen, Linda Iren Mihaila; Dahl, Aud Findal; Fossum, Mariann; Sævareid, Hans Inge & Slettebø, Åshild (2013). Presset Kommunehelsetjeneste. Full text in Research Archive
Hansen, Linda Iren Mihaila & Moe, Carl Erik (2016). Natt-tilsyn med teknologistøtte-rapport fra "følge med forskning". Universitetet i Agder. ISSN 9788282910071. Full text in Research Archive Show summary
Rapporten er utarbeidet som delpublisering av prosjektet: Natt-tilsyn med teknologistøtte i Østre Agder. Underveis i prosjektet er det inkludert også tilsyn på andre tider av døgnet. Prosjektet benevnes derfor i rapporten som ”Digitalt tilsyn”. Vitenskapelig publisering i etterkant vil følge Vancouver-reglene (2009, rev:2015) for forskningsproduksjon og forskningssamarbeid. I den forbindelse vil flere funn og annen tematikk kunne bli rapportert. Rapporten tilstreber et språk for allmenn publisering og benytter et minimum av kilder. Førsteforfatter av rapporten har vært engasjert som «følge med» forsker. Prosjektgruppen fra kommunene har i samarbeidet med forsker formulert følgende to forskningsspørsmål:  Hvilken betydning har innføring av teknologi på natt for opplevelse av trygghet for pasient, pårørende og ansatte?  På hvilken måte påvirker teknologi arbeidsprosesser på natt? Rapporten omfatter funn fra prosjektet knyttet til forskningsspørsmålene. Datainnsamlingen for spørsmål om arbeidsprosesser på natt foregikk hovedsaklig i september og oktober 2015, samt våren 2016. Forskningen har basert seg på kvalitativ datainnsamling fordi forskningsspørsmålene vektlegger opplevd trygghet hos pasient, pårørende og ansatte samt arbeidsprosesser på natt, samtidig var det et begrenset tilgjengelig utvalg respondenter. Prosjektet har vært organisert på tvers av fire kommuner som har to ulike interne IT organisasjoner. I tillegg er kommunene ulikt organisert i selve driften i forhold til å bistå med installasjon, drift, driftssikkerhet, meldingsutveksling og varsling. Kommunene har i ulik grad vært involvert i samarbeidet med de ulike leverandører som bidrar med teknologi og eventuell opplæring. Erfaringen fra prosjektet er at teknologien som er valgt er egnet til å gjøre både pasienter, ansatte og pårørende trygge, i den grad systemet er robust nok til at alle parter kan stole på at det virker. I denne formuleringen ligger erfaringen mange prosjekt gjennomgår før man finner en driftssikker form som er enkel nok å håndtere for de ansatte, også ved behov for endringer i innstillinger og muligheter for samkjøring med gjeldende fagsystem. De varsler og alarmer som utløses av teknologien må oppleves som hensiktsmessig informasjonsutveksling mellom pasienten og personalet som skal bistå dem. Videre ligger det i formuleringen at det må finnes en enkel måte å få oversikt over i hvilken grad teknologien er aktivert hos hver enkelt pasient eller bruker. Først når dette er løst vil man kunne se mer av den ønskede effekten på arbeidsprosessene og eventuelt kunne hente ut eventuelle effektiviseringsgevinster. Dette vil kunne føre til at færre behøver å jobbe på natt. Dette kan ved omorganisering av stillinger fra natt gi mulighet for hjelpe flere på dag og kveld eller eventuelt gi mulighet til å oppskalere eventuelle behov for økt tjenesteyting dersom flere har behov for tjenestene i fremtiden. Prosjektet er i sin avslutningsfase og teknologien og bruken av denne oppleves som mer og mer robust og målrettet. Prosjektet har allerede bidratt, man mener helt klart å ha forhindret vekst i bemanning på natt. Alle som deltar har fått økt kunnskap om velferdsteknologi. Dette har gjort at ansatte etterspør flere muligheter og ønsker å bruke teknologien flere steder enn der det er plassert ut utstyr i prosjektperioden. Pårørende stiller seg i det vesentlige positive til at teknologi benyttes, og utrykker at det burde være et tilbud for alle.
Hansen, Linda Iren Mihaila (2006). Med blikk for livsviktige detaljer. Aalborg Universitetsforlag. Full text in Research Archive
Høie, Magnhild; Disch, Per Gunnar; Bakken, Runar; Kloster, Torill; Steinsvåg, Anne Grethe & Digre, Elin [Show all 9 contributors for this article] (2005). Studentgruppe i endring, ny pedagogisk utfordring. Et longitudinelt samarbeidsprosjekt 2001-2005. Universitetet i Agder. Full text in Research Archive
Hansen, Linda Iren Mihaila; Ekra, Else Mari Ruberg; Krøger, Elsebeth; Dale, Jan Gunnar; Andaas, Eli & Leland, Arne (2005). Selvevaluering av bachelorgradsstudie i sykepleie ved studiested Arendal. Full text in Research Archive
Hansen, Linda Iren Mihaila & Løvold, Eldbjørg (2004). NV 001 Medikamentregning (0sp). Universitetet i Agder. Full text in Research Archive
Hansen, Linda Iren Mihaila & Løvold, Eldbjørg (2004). SY 100- Sykepleie 1(10 sp). Universitetet i Agder. Full text in Research Archive
Hansen, Linda Iren Mihaila & Løvold, Eldbjørg (2004). SV-107 Samfunnsvitenskap 1 (15sp). Universitetet i Agder. Full text in Research Archive
Hansen, Linda Iren Mihaila & Løvold, Eldbjørg (2004). Praksisstudier i 2. og 3. studieår: SYP200,SYP201,SYP301,SYP302. Universitetet i Agder. Full text in Research Archive
Hansen, Linda Iren Mihaila & Løvold, Eldbjørg (2004). SY- 200-Sykepleie 2 (15sp). Universitetet i Agder. Full text in Research Archive
Hansen, Linda Iren Mihaila & Løvold, Eldbjørg (2004). SYP-202 - Forberedelse til og refleksjon over praksis i 2. år(10sp). Universitetet i Agder. Full text in Research Archive
Hansen, Linda Iren Mihaila & Løvold, Eldbjørg (2004). NV - 200 -Naturvitenskap 2 (15). Universitetet i Agder. Full text in Research Archive
Hansen, Linda Iren Mihaila & Løvold, Eldbjørg (2004). SYP 300 Bachelorprosjekt i sykepleie 3. studieår. Universitetet i Agder. Full text in Research Archive
Hansen, Linda Iren Mihaila & Løvold, Eldbjørg (2004). SY- 300 Sykepleie 3 (10sp). Universitetet i Agder. Full text in Research Archive
Hansen, Linda Iren Mihaila & Løvold, Eldbjørg (2004). SYP 100 Praktiske studier på pleie og omsorgssenter (20sp). Universitetet i Agder. Full text in Research Archive
Hansen, Linda Iren Mihaila & Løvold, Eldbjørg (2004). NV 100 Naturvitenskap 1 (15). Universitetet i Agder. Full text in Research Archive
Kloster, Torill; Høie, Magnhild; Disch, Per Gunnar; Bakken, Runar; Steinsvåg, Anne Grethe & Digre, Elin [Show all 9 contributors for this article] (2002). Studentgruppe i endring, ny pedagogisk utfordring i sykepleieutdanningen Et longitudinelt samarbeidsprosjekt 2001-2004 Rapport nr.1 Frekvens og dokumentaqsjonsrapport for Høgskolen i Agder. Universitetet i Agder. Full text in Research Archive
Høie, Magnhild & Hansen, Linda Iren Mihaila (2002). Studentgruppe i endring, ny pedagogisk utfordring Et regionalt longotudinelt samarbeidsprosjekt 2001-2005 Delrapport nr. 2 for Høgskolen i Agder. Universitetet i Agder. Full text in Research Archive
Høie, Magnhild & Hansen, Linda Iren Mihaila (2002). Studentgruppe i endring: ny pedagogisk utfordring. Et longitudinelt regionalt samarbeidsprosjekt 2001 - 2005. Delrapport nr. 1 for Høgskolen i Agder. Full text in Research Archive
Hansen, Linda Iren Mihaila (1999). Tilpasset fagplan for desentraliserte studier - kull h-99, 1.,2., og 3. studieår. Universitetet i Agder. Full text in Research Archive

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