How do we measure and assess function and activity, and how can we support and rehabilitate these patients? The goal is to facilitate the lives of people with cognitive impairment and elderly suffering from multiple illnesses, so that they can lead as full lives as possible, despite disabilities.
Maria Johansson
Adjunct Assistant Lecturer
My research is focused on function, activity and participation of elderly suffering from multiple illnesses and people with mild cognitive impairment or dementia.
Presentation
How can we improve everyday life for people suffering from multiple illnesses and mild cognitive impairment or dementia?
Publications
Publications in DiVA
2026
Feasibility of digital multidomain cognitive testing in mild cognitive impairment and dementia assessment in primary care
Journal of Alzheimer's Disease Reports, Vol. 10, Article 25424823261492238
(Article in journal)
https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/25424823261492238
Exploring stakeholders' perspective on climate declaration and the use of timber as a structural material in the Swedish construction industry
Cleaner and Responsible Consumption, Vol. 23, Article 100503
(Article in journal)
https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clrc.2026.100503
2025
Association between frailty and pain in older people at high risk of future hospitalization
FRONTIERS IN PAIN RESEARCH, Vol. 6, Article 1576691
(Article in journal)
https://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fpain.2025.1576691
Research
About me
CV
PhD in Occupational Therapy, Linköping University
2015
Master in Occupational Therapy, Jönköping School of Health and Welfare
2009
Occupational Therapist, Linköping University
1995
Teaching
Medical Programme, geriatrics and geriatric rehabilitation
Occupational Therapy Programme, supervision of bachelor-level degree projects