Unit profile
Description
The Department of Health Sciences is one of six departments at the Faculty of Medicine, Lund University. We conduct research within the field of health sciences. Health promotion and prevention efforts, Treatment measures, Health and social care and Rehabilitation are key research areas. We work in close collaboration with health care and municipalities to translate research results into practical activities. The department is located in both Lund and Malmö and are closely linked to health care nationally and internationally, primary care and municipal activities. We conduct postgraduate education and our teachers are involved in the education of care and rehabilitation staff at undergraduate and advanced level.
Subject classification (UKÄ)
- Health Sciences
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Collaborations the last five years
Units
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Active and Healthy Ageing Research Group
Organisational unit: Research group
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Profiles
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Eva Ageberg
- Sport Sciences - Research team manager, Professor
- EpiHealth: Epidemiology for Health - Member of Strategic Research Area
- Faculty of Medicine - Vice dean
- LU Profile Area: Proactive Ageing - Profile area member
Person
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Effects of Basic Body Awareness Therapy on movement quality in autistic young adults: a superiority pragmatic randomized controlled trial
Bertilsson, I., Brogårdh, C., Opheim, A., Gyllensten, A. L., Melin, J. & Hammarlund, C. S., 2026 Jun, In: Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies. 46, p. 242-250 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Conditions for promoting inclusive science education among children and youth (0–16 years) living in communities in vulnerability risk situation: a scoping review
Orban, K., Scheer, S., Cotza, V., Navarro-Rupérez, M., Sort-García, M. L. & Lemkow Tovias, G., 2026 Mar 7, (E-pub ahead of print) In: International Journal of Inclusive Education.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Critical Components for Participation and Personal Recovery in the Flexible Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) Model: A Case Study of the Delivery Process
Borgh, M., Bejerholm, U., Argentzell, E., Girdler, S. & Lexén, A., 2026 Mar 6, In: International Journal of Integrated Care. p. 1-14Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access
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Older adults’ daily living in nursing homes
Evron, L. (Researcher), Glasdam, S. (Researcher), Stjernswärd, S. (Researcher), Åvik Persson, H. (Researcher) & Søvne, B. E. (Researcher)
2026/01/05 → …
Project: Research
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Development of a Data-Driven, Digitally-Delivered Intervention for PTSD and Chronic Pain in Children
Åkerblom, S. (PI), Nordin, L. (Researcher) & Caverius, U. (Research student)
2026/01/01 → …
Project: Research
Infrastructure
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Helsingborg Safety Hub
Ronchi, E. (Manager), D'Agostino, C. (Manager) & Gefenaite, G. (Manager)
Division of Fire Safety EngineeringInfrastructure
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Activities
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Sama-sama sa SIKAP: Rising Together in the Swedisg Healthcare Landscape
Galanza, W. S. (Role not specified)
2026 Feb 28Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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PLoS ONE (Journal)
Galanza, W. S. (Role not specified)
2026 Feb 1 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Journal/Manuscript peer review
Prizes and distinction
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Honourable Mention, Agenda 2030 Sustainability Award
Woodworth, J. (Recipient), 2025 Apr 1
Prize: Other distinction
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SCIF´s pris för yngre idrottsforskare
Fagher, K. (Recipient), 2023 Dec 4
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)