Gustav Jarl

Gustav Jarl is an Associate Professor of Medicine at Örebro University in Sweden, affiliated with the School of Health Sciences. He is a member of the Research Enabling an Active Life (REAL) research environment and the Treatment in Upper and lower limb Malformation or Amputation (TUMA) research group. His primary research focuses on diabetic foot complications, including developing assistive devices to prevent ulcers, studying regional variations in lower limb amputations, and investigating patient adherence to therapeutic footwear. He actively collaborates internationally, particularly with the International Working Group on the Diabetic Foot (IWGDF) on guideline development and systematic reviews.

Dr. Jarl has participated in projects such as analyzing socioeconomic risk factors for amputations and validating clinical instruments for disability assessment. He serves on regional healthcare committees like Kompetensgrupp Sår (Wound Competence Group) and reviews for international journals. His recent work includes studies on post-stroke fatigue comorbidities and adherence to prescribed footwear among diabetic patients.

His research outputs span over 60 peer-reviewed articles, with topics ranging from diabetic foot ulcers to stroke recovery. Key collaborations include the IWGDF’s 2023 updated guidelines on foot ulcer offloading and studies on innovative therapeutic footwear designs. His contributions bridge clinical practice and assistive technology, emphasizing patient-centered care and evidence-based interventions.