Pölkki, Tarja

I am working as a Professor in nursing science at the University of Oulu, Research Unit of Health Sciences and Technology. I lead a research group of Well-being for Individuals and Families in Nursing (IndFamilyNurs) that aims to develop evidence-based consistent practices. My in-depth expertise in within the research area of (a) promoting family-centered care, (b) assessment and management of pain and its related emotions (such as fear, anxiety, stress) focused on the effectiveness non-pharmacological interventions, and (c) how the environment affects the well-being of individuals emphasizing the diversity of northern nature. Of particular interest to me are the most vulnerable patient groups, such as pregnant women, children and specially neonates requiring intensive care and their parents in NICU. The research is multidisciplinary and leverages digital innovations to improve the effectiveness of care.