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Jan Sandqvist is a Senior Associate Professor at Linköping University, affiliated with the Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences within the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. He holds a Doctor of Medical Science degree from 2007 and has been a registered occupational therapist since 1994.
Education:
- Registered Occupational Therapist (1994)
- Doctor of Medical Science (2007)
Research Interests: Jan's research focuses on work ability assessment, vocational rehabilitation, and the development of clinical assessment instruments such as the Assessment of Work Performance (AWP) and Assessment of Work Characteristics (AWC). These tools are grounded in the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) and are used internationally to evaluate work capacity and job demands. His recent work emphasizes intervention development to enhance employability and evidence-based rehabilitation practices.
Articles Overview: His recent publications address practical challenges in healthcare ergonomics, social insurance literacy, and the validation of assessment instruments. This reflects his commitment to translating theoretical frameworks into actionable tools for workplace rehabilitation and policy.
Awards: No scientific awards explicitly mentioned in the text.
Advising & Grants:
- Assistant supervisor to doctoral student Maria Borgestig
- Project coordinator for Försäkringskassan’s Activity Ability Analysis (AFU) evaluation (SEK 3 million grant)
- Collaborator on projects involving international translations of AWP and psychometric evaluations
Labs & Teams: Jan is part of the Unit of Occupational Therapy, HELIX Competence Centre, and collaborates with institutions like Karolinska Institutet and the University of Illinois at Chicago. His work is embedded in interdisciplinary divisions focused on prevention, rehabilitation, and community medicine.
