Anja Lindig

Anja Lindig is a Visiting Researcher at the Department of Medical Psychology within the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Hamburg. Her primary affiliation is with the Center for Psychosocial Medicine. Her work focuses on patient-centered communication, shared decision-making in healthcare, and reproductive health. She has contributed to developing and evaluating interventions aimed at improving clinical communication in oncology and other medical settings. Lindig has led mixed-methods studies, including the CarePreg project assessing person-centered care for women facing unintended pregnancy and the stepped-wedge trial evaluating shared decision-making implementation in cancer care. Her research emphasizes translating evidence-based practices into routine clinical workflows, with a particular interest in nurse training and organizational readiness for change. She collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and employs both qualitative and quantitative methodologies. Key areas of expertise include healthcare communication, clinical trial design, and health service evaluation.

Education: M.Sc. Neurocognitive Psychology and Dr. rer. biol. hum. (Biological/Health Sciences).

Publications span topics like patient empowerment, oncology care quality, and psychosocial aspects of healthcare. Her work bridges research and practice, aiming to enhance patient outcomes through improved communication strategies and organizational interventions.