Specialization
Hemodynamics, Bedside Decision Making, Evidence Based Practice, Biostatistics, Nursing
Focus of research
As a clinical epidemiologist with a PhD in medicine and a background as a nurse specializing in postoperative recovery, I possess a strong foundation in both clinical practice and methodology. I am interested in the variation in clinical practice and its impact on patient-related outcomes. My primary focus is on research in the critical care setting, specifically assessing how continuous signal analysis, with a special focus on blood pressure waveforms, can aid in evidence-based bedside decision making by physicians and nurses.
I aim to enhance the assessment of patient-related signs and signals during hemodynamic instability through both education and the development of new tools based on blood pressure waveforms. I employ advanced biostatistical methods to detect abnormalities in the vascular system and to diagnose underlying causes of present and future hemodynamic problems. Additionally, I study whether the implementation of a nurse-driven hypotension decision and treatment protocol would increase perceived nursing autonomy and reduce time-to-treatment.
Overall, my research aims to bridge the gap between clinical practice and methodology, improving patient outcomes through innovative approaches in signal analysis and evidence-based practices.