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Jessica Vollertsen is a Lecturer at Linköping University, affiliated with the Department of Health, Medicine, and Caring Sciences (HMV) within the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (MEDFAK). She is also part of the Division of Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Community Medicine (PRNV) and serves as a clinical placement coordinator. Her research focuses on post-stroke fatigue (PSF) and its impact on work and everyday life for individuals of working age. Her academic background includes a Bachelor's (2002) and Master's (2012) in Occupational Therapy from Linköping University and Jönköping University, respectively.
Her work emphasizes the challenges of returning to work post-stroke, balancing health benefits against potential deterioration of well-being. She collaborates within interdisciplinary teams at the Unit of Occupational Therapy, contributing to research aimed at enhancing occupational participation and reducing societal barriers for individuals with disabilities.
Her notable publication (2023) in Annals of Medicine investigates registry data to understand PSF's effects on work and daily activities. Though no awards are explicitly listed, her research aligns with broader initiatives at HMV, such as occupational therapy's role in promoting active participation in society.
As a lecturer, she contributes to education and clinical training, bridging research and practice in rehabilitation sciences.
