Care science research is multidisciplinary and covers all aspects of human life. In addition, it has a focus on the organisation and practice of nursing. At Malmö University, care sciences research is conducted across six areas, all with the aim of contributing to equality in care and health.

Subject description

The subject includes theory and methods for the study of problems, processes, factors and measures related to health equity by promoting health and preventing ill health. Part of care science consists of nursing, which includes preventive, supportive, caring and rehabilitative measures in health and medical care in different environments and contexts. The subject also concerns the organisation of nursing work, the conditions, processes and results of nursing education, as well as the need for knowledge and the use of knowledge in health care.

Researchers, publications and projects within the subject

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Doctoral studies in Care Science

Malmö University offers doctoral studies in Care science.

The subject field of caring science is multi-disciplinary and multi-professional. It encompasses theories and methods for studying problems, processes, factors, and interventions related to physical and mental ill-health.

One area of caring science is nursing, which encompasses the prevention, support, caring, and rehabilitation in health services and patient care in different environments and contexts.

Contact for doctoral studies in Care science: Elisabeth Carlson

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