Anna Pietraszek

Anna Pietraszek is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Clinical Medicine at the Faculty of Medicine, Aalborg University, Denmark. Her work bridges clinical practice and academic research, with a strong focus on improving diabetes care through patient involvement and health literacy initiatives.

Research Interests: Her research centers on patient-centered diabetes care, health literacy, patient-reported outcomes (PROs), and the implementation of value-based interventions in clinical settings. She is particularly interested in how young people with type 1 diabetes understand and manage their condition, and how healthcare systems can better support them through tailored communication and involvement strategies.

The trend in her recent publications (2019–2025) shows a consistent focus on using PRO tools like DiaProfil to identify patient needs, improve clinical workflows, and implement national diabetes questionnaires across endocrinology departments. Her work combines qualitative insights with practical healthcare implementation.

Scientific Contributions:

• Extensive research on health literacy in type 1 diabetes
• Development and implementation of patient-reported outcome tools
• Collaborative projects across regional hospitals in North Denmark
• Focus on value-based, patient-centered diabetes interventions

Advising and Grants: While no formal advisees or grant details are listed, her collaborative research output suggests active mentorship and participation in funded clinical research projects. She works closely with interdisciplinary teams in endocrinology and public health.

Labs and Teams: Anna is involved in clinical research networks focused on diabetes care improvement, particularly through the implementation of digital questionnaires and PRO systems in endocrinology departments across Region Nordjylland. Her work is highly collaborative, involving clinicians, researchers, and patient representatives.