In Sweden, there are over five million people of working age. We are expected to remain employed longer than before, with a rising retirement age. Unfortunately, many people are injured in working life, leading to ill health and sick leave. We need to develop collaboration between various stakeholders to prevent these injuries. It is about creating a sustainable and inclusive working life.
As a researcher in the field of occupational health, I focus on workplace exposures, work-related disorders, ergonomics, and workplace interventions for employees in various industries. Of particular interest is the relationship between occupational factors and health, musculoskeletal pain, and mental health. I have a strong interest in promoting a healthy and safe work environment.
At the Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences (HMV), I am an adjunct associate professor in occupational medicine with a specialization in ergonomics. My teaching assignments are primarily within the medical program and in advanced-level courses such as “Work, Health and Welfare Systems.” I also serve as a supervisor at various levels. In addition, I participate in the research forum group at HMV, which plans activities and training for staff.
I also work as an occupational health researcher and ergonomist at Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Linköping University hospital, Region Östergötland. We have a regional mandate covering the Southeastern healthcare region, which includes Östergötland, Jönköping, and Kalmar counties. Together with the rest of the team, my role is to investigate the causes of work environment-related ill health in individuals and groups referred to our clinic. We also work to disseminate knowledge to various target groups. Learn more about activities at our department: www.arbetsochmiljomedicin.se
where you can also read posts on our occupational and environmental medicine blog.
My areas of focus in teaching are:
- Occupational medicine, workplace exposures, work environment, ergonomics
- Occupational health, work-related disorders, work ability
- Musculoskeletal pain and stress-related mental ill health
- The sick leave and rehabilitation process, rehabilitation coordination
- The work environment in healthcare, risk assessment, interventions and safe patient handling and movements
- Return to Work after sick leave
