Unit of Occupational Therapy

The unit's education and research activities in occupational therapy are carried out at the Department of Medicine, Health and Caring Sciences, which is part of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences.

We apply an interdisciplinary and multi-profession approach, with the aim of integrating knowledge, theories and methods from different subjects and disciplinary domains.

About us

Education

The division includes the Occupational Therapy programme and all its constituent courses.

We also offer courses within the Master's programme (Occupational Therapy/Public Health Sciences/Physiotherapy/Speech and Language Pathology/Medical Education/Nursing) at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences.

Research and Doctoral Studies

Research in occupational therapy is principally carried out within the Society and Health domain at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. Research is focused on functional disabilities in everyday life and comprises children and young people, adults and the oldest old.

Our doctoral studies are in the field Medicine and Health Sciences/Occupational Therapy.

Single-subject courses and contract education

The single-subject courses offered at the division also come under the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences.

We offer skills development through contract education programmes directed towards organisations, municipalities, county councils, government agencies and companies. We tailor the programmes according to clients' wishes, at the first-cycle as well as the second-cycle level.

Research

Occupational therapy research

Occupational therapy research aims to reduce obstacles to functioning in society and increase individuals’ opportunities for participating actively in their everyday situations irrespective of their disabilities.

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Education - Post graduate level

Master's programme and Doctoral Studies

$name, 120 credits

The Doctoral Programme in Medicial Science specialising in Occupational Therapy

The doctoral programme in medical science specialising in occupational therapy teaches you to plan, think critically and write scientifically. The work entails great responsibility and has the end goal of becoming an independent researcher.

Single subject-courses and Contract education

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Single-subject courses at the Division of Occupational Therapy

Our single-subject courses at the Division of Occupational Therapy, at the Department of Social and Welfare Studies, also come under the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. The range of courses can vary from year to year.

Contract education at the Division of Occupational Therapy

Our contract education will broaden and strengthen your expertise. We offer skills development for municipalities, county councils, public authorities, businesses and other organisations.

Contact

Head of Unit

Co-workers

Kristin Alfredsson Ågren

Associate professor

Lena Andersson

Maria Andreassen

Adjunct Assistant Lecturer

Maria Bergström

PhD student

Mathilda Björk

Deputy Head of Department, Professor

Vedrana Bolic Baric

Associate professor

Matilda Bönner

Elin Ekbladh

Associate professor

Martha Gustavsson

Johannes H Österholm

Associate professor

Jane Holstein

Lecturer

Erika Högstedt

Maria Johansson

Adjunct Associate Professor

Ida Kåhlin

Associate professor

Åsa Larsson Ranada

Associate professor, Head of Unit

Helene Lidström

Associate professor

Gunilla Liedberg

Ulrica Lundström

Inger Lyngfelt Andreasson

Lecturer

Michaela Munkholm

Associate professor

Jan Sandqvist

Associate professor, Docent

Christina Turesson

Associate professor, Docent

Sara Vatz

Jessica Vollertsen

Moa Yngve

Annika Öhman

Associate professor

Visiting Address

Kåkenhus

Kungsgatan 40, House 5 and 6

Floor 6 and 7

Campus Norrköping

Organisation

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Division of Prevention, Rehabilitation and Community Medicine (PRNV)

We are an interdisciplinary division that consists of three units: Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, and Clinical Medicine.

Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences (HMV)

The research areas at HMV include experimental basic research to clinical, social and public health research. We conduct high-quality education in the sought-after care professions.

Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (MEDFAK)

The Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences conducts research and education within medicine, healthcare and public health.

Unit of Occupational Therapy

About us

Education

Research and Doctoral Studies

Single-subject courses and contract education

Research

Occupational therapy research

Education - Post graduate level

Master's programme and Doctoral Studies

$name, 120 credits

The Doctoral Programme in Medicial Science specialising in Occupational Therapy

Single subject-courses and Contract education

Single-subject courses at the Division of Occupational Therapy

Contract education at the Division of Occupational Therapy

Contact

Head of Unit

Co-workers

Visiting Address

Organisation

Division of Prevention, Rehabilitation and Community Medicine (PRNV)

Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences (HMV)

Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (MEDFAK)

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