• Appropriation and application of caring science theory: Experiences of master education alumni in three Nordic countries 

      Sandvik, Ann-Helén; Dahlström, Pia; Koskinen, Camilla Ann-Louise (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-08)
      Background A theoretical foundation in caring science is invaluable for nursing care because it enriches practice by providing explanations, clarity and direction. However, after graduation, students experience the ...
    • Caring as temporal turns in life through creative writing 

      Forsell, Johanna Sandbäck; Koskinen, Camilla Ann-Louise; Nyholm, Linda (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)
      Aim: A person’s experience of time in life is assumed to change through suffering. This assumption developed an interest in investigating the connection between creative writing and caring, as caring may ease suffering and ...
    • A caring science study about the understanding of life and creative writing 

      Sandbäck Forsell, Johanna; Nyholm, Linda; Koskinen, Camilla Ann-Louise (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-07)
      Creative writing is a known valuable aid for reflection on one’s life and involves the human being in a holistic way. This article has a caring science perspective and focuses on the understanding of life when creative ...
    • Life has given me suffering and desire – A study of older men’s lives after the loss of their life partners 

      Koskinen, Camilla Ann-Louise; Nyman, Gun-Britt; Nyholm, Linda (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)
      Background and aim All human beings have the need to feel connected with others. However, researchers have found that for those aged 80+, loneliness markedly increases and that such loneliness is often linked to life ...
    • “Living Between Two Different Worlds”: Experiences of Leaving a High‑Cost Religious Group 

      Björkmark, Maria; Nynäs, Peter; Koskinen, Camilla Ann-Louise (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-08)
      The aim of this interdisciplinary study is to gain a comprehensive understanding of individuals’ subjective experiences after leaving a high-cost religious group and how these experiences have affected their lives. In-depth ...
    • The meaning of reflection for understanding caring and becoming a caring nurse 

      Jaastad, Turid Anita; Ueland, Venke Irene; Koskinen, Camilla Ann-Louise (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)
      Background Reflection is essential for students to learn and understand caring, their formation as human and caring beings, and their ability to meet patients in a caring way. Consequently, to facilitate nurse students’ ...
    • Multi-professional ethical competence in healthcare – an ethical practice model 

      Koskinen, Camilla Ann-Louise; Kaldestad, Kari; Rossavik, Bente Dorrit; Jensen, Anne Ree; Bjerga, Grethe Heidi (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)
      Introduction The starting point is that ethical competence is the basis for ethical healthcare practices and quality of care. Simultaneously, there is a need for research and development from a holistic multi-professional ...
    • Social, health and rehabilitation sector educators’ competence in evidence-based practice: A cross-sectional study 

      Halvari, Johanna; Mikkonen, Kristina; Kääriäinen, Maria; Kuivila, Heli; Holopainen, Arja; Immonen, Kati; Koivula, Meeri; Koskinen, Camilla Ann-Louise; Sjögren, Tuulikki; Kyngäs, Helvi; Tuomikoski, Anna-Maria (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)
      Aim The purpose of the study was to identify and describe the characteristic profiles of evidence-based practice competence of educators in the social, health and rehabilitation sectors and to establish relevant background ...
    • Social, health care and rehabilitation educators' competence in professional education—Empirical testing of a model 

      Mikkonen, Kristina; Kuivila, Heli-Maria; Sjögren, Tuulikki; Korpi, Hilkka; Koskinen, Camilla Ann-Louise; Koskinen, Monika; Koivula, Meeri; Koskimäki, Minna; Lähteenmäki, Marja-Leena; Saaranen, Terhi; Sormunen, Marjorita; Salminen, Leena; Mäki-Hakola, Hanne; Wallin, Outi; Holopainen, Arja; Tuomikoski, Anna-Maria; Kääriäinen, Maria (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)
      The social and health care educator's role in educating future professionals need to be stronger emphasised and deserves international recognition. The purpose of this study was to develop and test an empirical model of ...
    • Social- and Health Care Educators’ Cultural Competence 

      Ruwang, Han; Koskinen, Monika; Mikkonen, Kristina; Sjögren, Tuulikki; Korpi, Hilkka; Koivula, Meeri; Koskimäki, Minna; Lähteenmäki, Marja-Leena; Sormunen, Marjorita; Saaranen, Terhi; Salminen, Leena; Wallin, Outi; Kääriäinen, Maria; Koskinen, Camilla Ann-Louise (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)
    • Suffering of Life after Religious Disaffiliation: A Caring Science Study 

      Björkmark, Maria; Koskinen, Camilla Ann-Louise; Nynäs, Peter; Nyholm, Linda (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)
      Background and aim: There are many circumstances where an individual, either voluntarily or involuntarily, may leave part of their life behind. Religious disaffiliation, the focus in this study, has become increasingly ...