Caroline Björck

Caroline Björck serves as an Adjunct Senior Lecturer at Uppsala University's Department of Women's and Children's Health, specializing in Physiotherapy and Behavioral Medicine. She simultaneously holds the position of Director at the Centre for Research & Development in Gävleborg, maintaining dual appointments that integrate academic research with regional healthcare implementation.

Dr. Björck is a licensed psychologist with a PhD in Psychiatry, reflecting her dual expertise in psychological theory and clinical psychiatric practice. Her educational foundation supports her interdisciplinary approach spanning behavioral medicine, clinical psychology, and medical specialties.

Her research interests include:

• Eating disorders, particularly bulimia and anorexia nervosa
• Alcohol use interventions within cardiology settings
• Internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy applications
• Patient perspectives on health behaviors
• Self-image and interpersonal dynamics in psychological disorders
• Quality assurance systems in psychiatric care

Dr. Björck's publication trajectory reveals a strategic evolution from specialized eating disorder research (2003-2015) toward broader applications of behavioral medicine in cardiology (2020-2025). Her recent work demonstrates expertise in mixed-methods research examining alcohol screening implementation challenges, patient perspectives on cardiovascular risk factors, and clinician experiences with brief interventions in cardiac care settings.

As Director of the Centre for Research & Development in Gävleborg, she leads initiatives that translate academic findings into clinical practice across the regional healthcare system. Her development of the Stepwise database for quality assurance in eating disorder treatment exemplifies her commitment to practical clinical applications of research findings.