Helle Feddersen

Helle Feddersen is a Visiting Researcher at the Department of Regional Health Research, University of Southern Denmark, affiliated with the Danish Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases and Danish Centre for Expertise in Rheumatology (Sønderborg). Her work focuses on inflammatory arthritis rehabilitation pathways, healthcare professional collaboration, and patient experiences in chronic disease management.

Research Interests: Her research emphasizes qualitative studies exploring rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory arthritis care coordination, healthcare professional roles, and patient-centered approaches to managing chronic conditions. She employs grounded theory and mixed-methods approaches to analyze healthcare system challenges and patient-practitioner dynamics.

Awards

• Recipient of IRS's kursus og rejsepulje grant (2016) supporting travel and accommodation during a research stay

Professional Activities: Engaged in 14+ academic activities including conference presentations on rehabilitation pathways, public talks about managing rheumatoid arthritis alongside motherhood and work, and board roles in healthcare organizations. Notable speaking engagements include presentations at the European Congress of Rheumatology (2022) and patient-focused talks (2016-2017).

Media Recognition: Featured in Jydskevestkysten (2014) for research on arthritis care supported by a donation-funded grant.