Klara Greffin

Klara Greffin is a Scientific Associate at the Chair of Health and Prevention within the Department of Psychology at the University of Greifswald. She holds a doctoral degree in psychology and is actively engaged in research on patient-reported outcomes, quality of life in telemedicine, and the psychological aspects of blood donation.

Research Interests:

• Patient-reported outcomes in chronic physical and mental illnesses
• Assessment of quality of life in telemedical care
• Psychological aspects of blood donation, including motives, barriers, donor loyalty, and reactivation of deferred donors
• Application of qualitative methods in health psychology research

Her recent publications (2014–2021) show a strong focus on donor behavior, telemedicine, and public health, reflecting interdisciplinary research at the intersection of psychology and healthcare. The articles emphasize qualitative and mixed-methods approaches to understanding patient and donor experiences.

Scientific Projects:

• Tele-QoL: Setting-sensitive conceptualization and assessment of quality of life in telemedical care (co-project with Prof. Silke Schmidt and Dr. Holger Mühlan)
• iCAN: Chatbot-assisted aftercare for depression in adolescents
• GDM-QOL: Validation of a quality of life questionnaire for women with gestational diabetes

Klara Greffin contributes to teaching in health psychology, scientific methods, and qualitative research. She advises on patient-centered outcomes and donor well-being, though no formal advisees are listed. She is not part of any named lab but collaborates within the Health and Prevention research team.