Karin Piil

Karin Piil is an Associate Professor at the University of Copenhagen's Department of Clinical Medicine, holding a dual appointment with the Capital Region of Denmark. Her work bridges clinical practice and academic research in oncology and chronic illness care.

Research Focus: Dr. Piil investigates patient and caregiver experiences in cancer and chronic disease contexts, with emphasis on:

• Digital health interventions (ePROMs) for symptom tracking
• Caregiver support systems and psychological burdens
• Qualitative exploration of patient-reported outcomes
• Psycho-oncology and sexual health in cancer survivors

Publication Trends: Her recent articles (2025) predominantly use qualitative and mixed methods to examine:

• Caregiver challenges in neuro-oncology
• Implementation of digital tools in cancer follow-up
• Psychosocial impacts of chronic illness management
• Feasibility of nurse-led ePROM interventions

Collaborations: Maintains active research partnerships across Denmark and internationally, evidenced by multi-author studies.