Jane Holstein

Jane Holstein is a University Lecturer at Linköping University's Faculty of Medicine, affiliated with the Department of Health, Medicine and Care (HMV) and the Occupational Therapy Unit. She specializes in cultural competence training for healthcare professionals and teaches in the Occupational Therapy Program (basic/advanced levels) and the Master's Program in Medical Science with focus on E-Health.

• Academic degrees: Licensed Occupational Therapist (2005), Master's in Occupational Therapy (2010), Doctorate in Medical Sciences (2025)
• Research areas: Cultural competence self-assessment (KKS instrument), E-health education, disability studies

Her research focuses on developing psychometric instruments for cultural competence evaluation and creating training programs for healthcare personnel. She leads modules on accessibility, participation, and design while supervising student projects like MeHealth's Digital Twin integration with Health Conversations.

Current collaborations include Professor Tiny Jaarsma and Senior Lecturer Annika Lindh Falk, with research themes spanning disability reduction, societal health integration, and ethnically sensitive care.

• Scientific Awards: Excellent Inspirator (2012)