Åsa Burström
About me
I am an assistant professor and head of unit at the Department of Nursing (NVS, KI), where I also conduct research and teach in the Nursing Programme at both undergraduate and advanced levels.
I defended my thesis in 2018, titled: 'Transition from Child health care to adult health care for Adolescents with Congenital Heart Disease'. My ongoing research is inspired by the findings of this work.
My research interests focus on various aspects of health in adolescents with heart defects - including sexual and reproductive health- as well as the experiences of pregnant women with congenital heart disease (CHD) or those expecting a child with CHD. It also addresses the development of a person-centered approach during the preoperative assessment process.
Research
My research interest include health care transitions, knowledge about sexual and reproductive health in adolescents with heart disease, and the experiences of pregnant women with Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) or those expecting a child with CHD.
The current research:
FREIA-CHD (FeMale Reproductive & Sexual Health Experiences Intervention Adolescents & Adults) is a collaboration with researchers from University West, Umeå University, Karolinska University Hospital and South Africa.
Development and implement of a person-centered approach during the preoperative assessment process in collaboration with researchers from Lund University
Teaching
I have experience in education as a course coordinator in the Nursing Programme at both undergraduate level and advanced levels. I have supervised students in degree projects at both levels as well.
I also serve as an examiner for the course 'Health and illness During the Course of Adolescence', at the advanced level.
Articles
- Article: EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS. 2025;184(8):520Bay A; Vidarsdottir H; Jangsten E; Burstrom A
- Article: EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CARDIOVASCULAR NURSING. 2025;:zvaf147Berghammer M; Bay A; Jangsten E; Burstrom A
- Article: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NURSING STUDIES ADVANCES. 2025;8:100308Burstrom A; Saarijarvi M; Skogby S; Brorsson AL; Bratt E-L; Sparud-Lundin C
- Article: LAKARTIDNINGEN. 2025;122:24120Sparud Lundin C; Saarijärvi M; Skogby S; Acuna Mora M; Burström Å; Lena Brorsson A; Bratt E-L
- Article: SCANDINAVIAN CARDIOVASCULAR JOURNAL. 2024;58(1):2302135Bay A; Berghammer M; Burstrom A; Holstad Y; Christersson C; Dellborg M; Trzebiatowska-Krzynska A; Sorensson P; Thilen U; Johansson B
- Article: ACTA PAEDIATRICA. 2024;113(7):1612-1620Forsberg J; Loof G; Burstrom A
- Article: LUPUS. 2024;33(7):685-692Tingstroem J; Oest E; Bergman G; Burstroem A
- Journal article: PLOS ONE. 2024;19(11):e0314216Acuña Mora M; Sparud-Lundin C; Fernlund E; Fadl S; Kazamia K; Rydberg A; Burström Å; Hanseus K; Moons P; Bratt E-L
- Article: JOURNAL OF ADOLESCENT HEALTH. 2023;73(4):655-663Bratt E-L; Mora MA; Sparud-Lundin C; Saarijarvi M; Burstrom A; Skogby S; Fernlund E; Fadl S; Rydberg A; Hanseus K; Kazamia K; Moons P
- Article: PLOS ONE. 2022;17(11):e0277267Mora MA; Sparud-Lundin C; Fernlund E; Fadl S; Kalliopi K; Rydberg A; Burstrom A; Hanseus K; Moons P; Bratt E-L
- Article: JOURNAL OF CARDIOVASCULAR NURSING. 2022;37(6):E172-E180Burstrom A; Mora MA; Sparud-Lundin C; Moons P; Bratt E-L
- Article: JOURNAL OF FAMILY NURSING. 2019;25(3):447-468Burstrom A; Mora MA; Ojmyr-Joelsson M; Sparud-Lundin C; Rydberg A; Hanseus K; Frenckner B; Nisell M; Moons P; Bratt E-L
- Article: EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CARDIOVASCULAR NURSING. 2019;18(5):389-398Mora MA; Sparud-Lundin C; Burstrom A; Hanseus K; Rydberg A; Moons P; Bratt E-L
- Article: JOURNAL OF ADVANCED NURSING. 2019;75(2):380-387Parental uncertainty about transferring their adolescent with congenital heart disease to adult careBurstrom A; Mora MA; Ojmyr-Joelsson M; Sparud-Lundin C; Rydberg A; Hanseus K; Frenckner B; Nisell M; Moons P; Bratt E-L
- Article: CHILD CARE HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT. 2018;44(2):278-284Bratt EL; Burstrom A; Hanseus K; Rydberg A; Berghammer M
- Article: EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS. 2017;176(7):881-889Burstrom A; Bratt E-L; Frenckner B; Nisell M; Hanseus K; Rydberg A; Ojmyr-Joelsson M
- Article: JOURNAL OF CARDIOVASCULAR NURSING. 2016;31(5):399-404Burstrom A; Ojmyr-Joelsson M; Bratt E-L; Lundell B; Nisell M
All other publications
- Book chapter: OMVÅRDNAD AV BARN OCH UNGDOMAR MED HJÄRTSJUKDOM. 2024;p.Omvårdnad för barn och unga - på avancerad nivåBurström Å
- Conference publication: EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL. 2022;43:2745Bratt E; Mora MA; Sparud-Lundin C; Saarijarvi M; Skogby S; Burstrom A; Rydberg A; Hanseus K; Fernlund E; Fadl S; Kazamia K; Moons P
- Letter: CANADIAN JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY. 2019;35(12):1861.e1Skogby S; Bratt E-L; Burstrom A
- Conference publication: JOURNAL OF ADOLESCENT HEALTH. 2019;64(2):S81-S82Burstrom AII; Mora MA; Sparud-Lundin C; Rydberg A; Moons P; Bratt E-L
- Conference publication: EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL. 2018;39(suppl_1):ehy564.25Mora MA; Sparud-Lundin C; Burstrom Å; Hanseus K; Rydberg A; Moons P; Bratt EL; group SR
- Conference publication: EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL. 2018;39:2-3Mora MA; Sparud-Lundin C; Burstrom A; Hanseus K; Rydberg A; Moons P; Bratt EL
- Doctoral thesis: 2018Burström Å
- Conference publication: EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL. 2017;38(suppl_1):ehx502.p1517Mora MA; Sparud-Lundin C; Burstrom A; Hanseus K; Rydberg A; Moons P; Bratt EL; group TSR
- Conference publication: EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL. 2017;38:315Mora MA; Sparud-Lundin C; Burstrom A; Hanseus K; Rydberg A; Moons P; Bratt EL
Employments
- Assistant Senior Lecturer, Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet, 2022-
- Assistant Professor, Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet, 2022-2026
Degrees and Education
- Degree Of Doctor Of Philosophy, Department of Women's and Children's Health, Karolinska Institutet, 2018