The Knowledge Centre in Trondheim is part of the integrated university hospital and has a central role in research and innovation in the healthcare system. The centre offers professional expertise that contributes to the development of healthcare services, with particular emphasis on education and competence development for healthcare personnel. This also includes interaction between different healthcare services, which is important to ensure holistic patient care.
The centre has access to laboratory services and places great emphasis on quality and patient safety in its work. A user committee for patient participation is part of the structure, which ensures that the voice of patients is heard in the development of services. In addition, the Knowledge Centre arranges various professional events, which contribute to improving competence and exchanging experiences among healthcare personnel.