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Albert Westergren is a Professor of Nursing at Kristianstad University's Faculty of Health Sciences, specializing in psychometrics, metrology, and clinical assessment tools. With over 25 years of academic leadership, he heads the Patient Reported Outcomes - Clinical Assessment Research and Education (PROCARE) unit and co-leads the Centre for Food, Health and Retail (FOHRK). His research spans eating disorders in neurological contexts, instrument development for clinical practice, and innovative approaches to elderly well-being through play.
- Academic Affiliation: Kristianstad University (2009–present)
- Previous Roles: Associate Professor at Lund University (2001–2006), Swedish Research Council-funded researcher (2007–2012)
Research Focus:
- Development of the Minimal Eating Observation Form - Version II (MEOF-II), a globally translated screening tool for eating difficulties
- Psychometric evaluation using classical and modern test theory
- Current PLAY-SE project on playfulness and mobility-impaired elderly
- Intersections of neurology (stroke/Parkinson's) and nutrition
Academic Contributions:
- Over 363 publications since 1999
- Supervised 18 doctoral/post-doc researchers
- Peer-review activities and conference organization
External Roles:
- Healthcare Strategist (50%) at Region Skåne's Psychiatry/Habilitation sector
- Research platform leadership for Health in Collaboration (2018–2023)
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