Research about Health and Welfare

Knowledge Implementation and Patient Safety (KIPS)

KIPS is the university's centre for implementation and patient safety research. It aims to build on knowledge that will lead to better healthcare, founded on evidence-based knowledge.

Reproductive, Infant and Child Health (RICH)

RICH is a research center that focuses on various methods to improve reproductive health and the health of children and young people in Dalarna, nationally and internationally.

The Research Centre for Ageing and Later Life (ReCALL)

A central component of the mission of our research centre is collaboration at the regional level, the purpose of which is to ensure that the older members of society in Dalarna lead full and rich lives.

The Research Centre for Public Health and Sports (RePS)

Our work and research at RePS relate to public health and diseases, such as cardiovascular disease and musculoskeletal disorders, as well as to the field of sport sciences.

Research Projects

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Faculty and Staff

Ingela Wiklund

Head of School

iwi@du.se

023-77 88 32

Anneli Strömsöe

Deputy Head of School

ase@du.se

023-77 86 88

Staff at School of Health and Welfare

Publications

Abdullahi, A., Kalid, Mohamed, Kipchumba, E., Sulaiman, M. Supporting Micro-enterprise in Humanitarian Programming : Impact Evaluation of Business Grants versus Unconditional Cash Transfer, Journal of African Economies, 2023, Vol. 32, No. 4, 415-437. Article : refereed.
Åberg, Anna Cristina, Larsson, Liss Elin, Giedraitis, Vilmantas, Berglund, Lars, Halvorsen, Kjartan. Dual-Task Interference of Gait Parameters During Different Conditions of the Timed Up-and-Go Test Performed by Community-Dwelling Older Adults, Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 2023, Vol. 31, No. 5, 823-832. Article : refereed.
Åberg, Anna Cristina, Rosberg Petersson, Johanna, Giedraitis, Vilmantas, McKee, Kevin J, Rosendahl, Erik, Halvorsen, Kjartan, Berglund, Lars. Prediction of conversion to dementia disorders based on timed up and go dual-task test verbal and motor outcomes : a five-year prospective memory-clinic-based study, BMC Geriatrics, 2023, Vol. 23, No. 1. Article : refereed.
Åhlfeldt, Douglas Anderson, Vixner, Linda, Stålnacke, Britt-Marie, Boersma, Katja, Löfgren, Monika, Fischer, Marcelo Rivano, Enthoven, Paul. Healthcare Professionals’ Perceptions of and Attitudes towards a Standardized Content Description of Interdisciplinary Rehabilitation Programs for Patients with Chronic Pain : A Qualitative Study, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2023, Vol. 20, No. 9. Article : refereed.
Ahlström, Sara Wallin, Almqvist, Lena, Janeslätt, Gunnel, Gustavsson, Catharina, Harder, Maria. The experiences and the meaning of using MyTime in the preschool context from the perspective of children in need of special support, 5-6 years of age., Child Care Health and Development, 2023. Article : refereed.
Ahrne, Malin, Byrskog, Ulrika, Essén, Birgitta, Andersson, Ewa, Small, Rhonda, Schytt, Erica. Group antenatal care compared with standard antenatal care for Somali-Swedish women : a historically controlled evaluation of the Hooyo Project, BMJ Open, 2023, Vol. 13, No. 1. Article : refereed.
Anåker, Anna, Morichetto, Hanna, Elf, Marie. The physical environment is essential, but what does the design and structure of stroke units look like? : A descriptive survey of inpatient stroke units in Sweden, Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences, 2023, Vol. 37, No. 2, 328-336. Article : refereed.
Anderberg, Mats, Jess, Kari, Forkby, Torbjörn. Reinventing the wheel? : Children’s wellbeing in the journey along the GIRFEC stream, Nordic Social Work Research, 2023. Article : refereed.
Andersson, ÅC., Eksborg, S., Förberg, Ulrika, Nydert, P., Lindemalm, S. Frequency of paediatric patients administered extemporaneous preparations at a Swedish university hospital : A registry-based study comparing two study-years, 10 years apart, European journal of hospital pharmacy. Science and practice, 2023. Article : refereed.
Andersson, Åsa C, Lindemalm, Synnöve, Onatli, Dilba, Chowdhury, Samia, Eksborg, Staffan, Förberg, Ulrika. 'Working outside the box'-an interview study regarding manipulation of medicines with registered nurses and pharmacists at a Swedish paediatric hospital, Acta Paediatrica, 2023. Article : refereed.

Courses, programs and doctoral studies

We offer courses and programmes at Bachelor och Master level within the School of Health and Welfare.

Courses and programmes in English:

Health and Politics

Courses and programmes in Swedish:

Doctoral Studies: Health and Welfare with Focus on Evidence-Based Practice

Contribute to the development of healthcare and ensure that the results of research serve to benefit society at large. You can graduate with either a licentiate degree or a doctoral degree in care sciences.