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Kristin Gustafsson is an Affiliated researcher at Linköping University's Faculty of Medicine and works within the Department of Health, Medicine and Care (HMV). She is associated with the Physiotherapy Unit and Swedish Osteoarthritis Registry, conducting research in physiotherapy and orthopedics.
- Primary Affiliation: Department of Health, Medicine and Care (HMV)
- Focus Areas: Hip and knee osteoarthritis, prosthetic surgery outcomes
Research Focus:
Her work centers on patients across treatment stages for hip/knee osteoarthritis, including:
- Prognostic factors for prosthetic surgery outcomes
- Long-term follow-up after joint replacements
- Epidemiological studies on treatment effectiveness
- Analysis of sick leave patterns related to osteoarthritis
Recent Article Trends:
2023-2024 publications emphasize register-based studies of over 44,000 patients, socioeconomic disparities in osteoarthritis care, and qualitative insights into patient perspectives regarding surgical desires.
Collaborative Network:
Works with colleagues including Professor Joanna Kvist, Associate Professor Anne Fältström, and researchers at Sahlgrenska Academy (University of Gothenburg) and Lund University.
