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Kristin Alfredsson Ågren is an Associate Professor at Linköping University's Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences (HMV), within the Division of Prevention, Rehabilitation and Community Medicine (PRNV). Her work focuses on digital participation and eHealth accessibility for individuals with intellectual disabilities, emphasizing inclusive research methods and co-design approaches. She teaches occupational therapy at undergraduate and advanced levels and collaborates with stakeholders to improve societal participation for marginalized groups.
Research interests include digital inclusion, health promotion for disabled youth, and the impact of crises like the pandemic on vulnerable populations. Methodologically, she employs adapted data collection techniques such as supported interviews and cognitive survey adaptations. Key collaborations include a project addressing participation during crises.
Publications span 2008-2024, with recent work highlighting eHealth accessibility barriers, co-designed interventions, and pandemic impacts. Notable contributions include comparative studies of internet use patterns among disabled and non-disabled youth in Sweden. Awards are not explicitly listed, though her thesis (2020) was highlighted in university news.
Advising involves co-supervising PhD students, while professional activities include leadership roles in interdisciplinary teams. Her Unit of Occupational Therapy focuses on disability-inclusive research across life stages. Future work likely continues exploring technology-mediated support systems and policy advocacy in digital equity.
