The network brings together researchers, clinical practitioners, and representatives of other stakeholder groups to strengthen carer research.
The Network for Carer Research was established at the University of Stavanger in 2013.
As of February 2023, the network has 174 members across Scandinavia (mostly members from Norway).
The main purpose of the network is to contribute to the development, dissemination and visibility of knowledge and competence within the field of carer research, primarily by gathering together researchers, clinical practitioners, and representatives of other stakeholder groups.
Carer research is concerned with developing knowledge and understanding of the role and significance of informal caregivers in health and social care services, education, and research. This includes knowledge of carers’ own need for support and information, how to increase opportunities for meaningful carer involvement, and how to safeguard caregivers as an integral part of the health and social care system.
Network for Carer Research is organized at the research centre SHARE – Centre for Resilience in Healthcare at the University of Stavanger.
Recent activities from the network
Greater focus on the role of informal caregivers
Maja Hassel, next of kin and caregiver, thinks this year’s conference theme "Caregivers - from extra work to sound invol...
Digital national conference on informal caregivers’ challenges
The pandemic created practical difficulties in organizing the annual national caregiver conference as usual, but in retr...
Coordinators
Department of Quality and Health Technology
Department of Quality and Health Technology
Department of Quality and Health Technology