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Katarina Wijk is an Associate Researcher at the Center for Clinical Research, Gävleborg, affiliated with Uppsala University. She maintains an active research profile with recent publications spanning public health, occupational health, and healthcare systems research. Her work addresses critical issues in patient safety, work environment design, mental health, and healthcare management.
Dr. Wijk's research interests focus on healthcare work environments, particularly activity-based workplaces and their impact on staff well-being and productivity. She investigates patient safety initiatives, technology implementation challenges in healthcare settings, and the intersection of social factors like fear of crime and interpersonal violence with health outcomes. Her methodological approach spans quantitative surveys, mixed-methods studies, and qualitative evaluations, often applying theoretical frameworks like the job demands-resources theory.
Her recent publication trends (2020-2025) demonstrate a consistent focus on healthcare work environments, with increasing attention to patient safety initiatives and technology integration challenges. The research spans multiple healthcare contexts including hospitals, manufacturing units, and community settings, with particular attention to leadership models, implementation processes, and organizational factors influencing health outcomes.
Dr. Wijk collaborates extensively with researchers across disciplines including public health, occupational medicine, and healthcare management. Her recent work shows strong institutional connections with Region Gävleborg and Uppsala University's public health and clinical research networks.
