About
Constituted Head of Studies.
Her research focuses on parmedicine and Emergency Medical Services (EMS).
- Out of hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA)
- Simulation and interdisciplinary team training
- Digitalisation, such as treatment directives in Summary Care Record, gamification- and digital simulation
Her PhD-fellowship regards frequent callers to the medical emergency number.
Field of study
Simulation Emergency Medicine Ambulance services Cardiac arrest Emergency medical dispatch Paramedic
Research groups
Research projects
Ongoing research projects
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Frequent callers to the Norwegian emergency medical communication centres
The purpose of this PhD project is to increase knowledge about so-called "frequent callers" to the emergency medical communication center (EMCC).
Publications and research
Scientific publications
Harring, Astrid Karina V.
;
Hjortdahl, Magnus
;
Häikiö, Kristin
;
Jørgensen, Trine Møgster
(2025).
Disparities between two possible thresholds for frequent contacts to a Norwegian emergency medical communication centre: ≥5 contacts in one month vs. ≥12 contacts in three months | BMC Emergency Medicine | Full Text.
BMC Emergency Medicine.
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12873-025-01333-6
Kjærgaard, Maria;
Harring, Astrid Karina
; Gehrt, Tine Bennedsen
(2025).
How to define a frequent caller to the prehospital emergency medical services? Literature-based vs. data-driven approach.
Prehospital Emergency Care.
https://doi.org/10.1080/10903127.2025.2517863
Røe, Yngve
;
Harring, Astrid Karina
;
Alvestad, Vibeke
;
Knutsen, Ingrid Ruud
(2025).
Professional role and identity formation in health professions education through interprofessional acute care simulation.
Journal of Interprofessional Care.
https://doi.org/10.1080/13561820.2025.2539860
Harring, Astrid Karina
; Maria, Kjærgaard; Bennedsen, Gehrt Tine
(2025).
Frequent callers vs. frequent users – a scoping review of frequent contacts to the emergency medical services.
International Journal of Emergency Medicine.
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12245-025-00925-0
Harring, Astrid Karina
;
Idland, Siri
; Martinsen, Mari Mowe; Skjørland-Bolkesjø, Ingelin;
Jørgensen, Trine Møgster
(2024).
How to transport a polar bear, and other idiosyncrasies in providing emergency medical services in the Arctic.
The BMJ.
Vol. 387.
https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.q2417
Christensen, Emma; Bugge, Helge Fagerheim; Hagemo, Jostein Skjalg; Larsen, Karianne;
Harring, Astrid Karina V.
; Gleditsch, Jostein; Ibsen, Jørgen; Guterud, Mona; Sandset, Else Charlotte;
Hov, Maren Ranhoff
(2024).
Prehospital stroke diagnostics using three different simulation methods: A pragmatic pilot study.
European Stroke Journal.
Vol. 9.
https://doi.org/10.1177/23969873241252564
Harring, Astrid Karina
;
Græsli, Ola
;
Häikiö, Kristin
;
Hjortdahl, Magnus
;
Jørgensen, Trine Møgster
(2024).
Frequent contacts to Emergency Medical Services (EMS): more than frequent callers.
BMC Emergency Medicine.
Vol. 24.
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12873-024-01104-9
Harring, Astrid Karina V.
;
Idland, Siri
; Dugstad, Janne H
(2024).
When do medical operators choose to use, or not use, video in emergency calls? A case study.
BMJ Open Quality.
Vol. 13.
https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjoq-2024-002751
Kjærvoll, Hege Kristin; Andersson, Lars-Jøran; Bakkelund, Karin Elvenes;
Harring, Astrid Karina V.
; Tjelmeland, Ingvild Beathe Myrhaugen
(2023).
Description of the prehospital emergency healthcare system in Norway.
Resuscitation Plus.
Vol. 17.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resplu.2023.100509
Häikiö, Kristin
;
Harring, Astrid Karina V.
;
Kveen, Rune
; Rand, Kim;
Jørgensen, Trine Møgster
(2023).
Reduced quality of life, more technical challenges, and less study motivation among paramedic students after one year of the COVID-19 pandemic - a survey study.
BMC Medical Education.
Vol. 23.
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-023-04120-8
