Dag Rissén

Dag Rissén serves as an Affiliated Researcher and Tutor Adviser at Uppsala University's Centre for Research & Development, Gävleborg, based at Gävle Hospital (Region Gävleborg). His work bridges clinical practice and academic research in rehabilitation medicine, with dual institutional affiliations through Uppsala University and Region Gävleborg.

His research concentrates on chronic musculoskeletal pain management, multimodal rehabilitation outcomes, and nursing workforce dynamics in operating departments. Key investigations examine psychological wellbeing in pain rehabilitation, psychometric validation of health experience instruments, and occupational factors influencing nurse retention. His methodological approach emphasizes cross-sectional designs and questionnaire-based assessments in clinical settings.

Analysis of publications from 2015-2023 reveals consistent thematic focus on healthcare professional work environments and patient-centered rehabilitation metrics. Major studies address operating room nurse job satisfaction determinants and psychosocial factors in chronic pain management, demonstrating strong collaboration with researchers like Birgitta Wiitavaara and Annika Nilsson.

As Tutor Adviser, Rissén provides academic guidance within the Centre for Research & Development. His collaborative network spans Uppsala University departments and Region Gävleborg clinical units, with primary research conducted at Gävle Hospital's facilities.

The Centre for Research & Development, Gävleborg constitutes his core research environment, facilitating hospital-based studies in rehabilitation and occupational health through the Region Gävleborg partnership.