Henning Langberg

Henning Langberg is a Professor in the Department of Public Health at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. He serves as Research leader for CopenRehab and has held significant external positions including Chief Innovation Officer at Copenhagen University Hospital until October 2023 and CEO of Bestyrelsen for Kulturarvens Forskerskole until April 2020. Starting October 2024, he will serve as a Consultant for LangbergPLUS consulting.

Langberg's research interests focus on rehabilitation science, particularly in the areas of:

• Cancer rehabilitation, especially for lung cancer patients
• Physical activity interventions for chronic conditions like diabetes
• Use of technology in healthcare and rehabilitation
• Gerontechnology and aging-related health interventions
• Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation

His 251 research outputs demonstrate a strong focus on evidence-based rehabilitation approaches. Recent publications show trends toward systematic reviews and meta-analyses of rehabilitation interventions, particularly examining the effectiveness of early postoperative rehabilitation, remote monitoring for chronic disease management, and comparative exercise methodologies. His work bridges clinical practice with research evidence, often focusing on patient-centered outcomes and quality of life improvements.

Langberg has been actively involved in research networks and committees, including membership in Sundhedsstyrelsen (the Danish Health Authority) from 2012 to 2015 and leadership of CopenRehab since 2012. His research has garnered significant attention with numerous citations and mentions across social media and academic platforms.

He leads the CopenRehab research group, which focuses on developing and evaluating rehabilitation interventions across various patient populations. The team employs both quantitative and qualitative methodologies to understand the effectiveness of rehabilitation programs and the factors influencing patient engagement and outcomes.