Lisa Affengruber

Lisa Affengruber, MSc is an Academic Associate at the University for Continuing Education Krems, affiliated with the Department for Evidence-based Medicine and Evaluation within the Faculty of Health and Medicine. Her work focuses on advancing evidence-based healthcare practices through methodological research, particularly in systematic reviews, rapid review methodologies, and health literacy. She has led or co-led multiple research projects funded by national and international organizations, including the 2019-2021 project 'Erforschung und Weiterentwicklung verschiedener Rapid Review Methoden' and the 2020-2023 evaluation of 'Snacks (Jausenküche) at Lower Austrian elementary schools.'

Key research interests include health literacy conceptualization (especially among children/adolescents), stakeholder engagement in health policy, and improving efficiency in systematic review production. Her contributions span diverse topics from mental health treatment comparisons to environmental health interventions.

Recent publications emphasize methodological advancements in rapid reviews and software tools, as well as qualitative insights into patient preferences and healthcare delivery challenges. She actively presents at conferences such as the Global Evidence Summit and European Public Health Conference, focusing on transdisciplinary approaches to health research.

Lisa's research portfolio demonstrates a commitment to bridging gaps between academic evidence and real-world health policy/practice through innovative methodologies and stakeholder-inclusive approaches.