معرفی
Lars-Olov Lundqvist is an adjunct professor of disability science at Örebro University’s Department of Health Sciences. He previously held roles as senior lecturer in psychology, research leader, and head of research at the Habilitation Research Center, Region Örebro County. His research focuses on disability and health, psychiatric care quality, and emotional communication, with collaborations across Europe, the U.S., and internationally. Key areas include cerebral palsy, autism spectrum disorders, and quality measurement tools for mental health services.
- Education: PhD in Psychology (Uppsala University, 1994)
Research Interests: His interdisciplinary work bridges psychological, biological, and social perspectives. Current projects include disability health (e.g., cerebral palsy, intellectual disabilities), psychiatric care quality instruments (adapted globally), and emotional regulation in autism. He collaborates with institutions like the Institute for Disability Studies and Region Örebro’s health centers.
Publications: Over 100 articles (2025-2019) focus on quality care metrics, disability interventions, and emotional communication. Recent work includes eye-tracking for dementia screening and structured water dance interventions for disabilities.
Collaborations: Partnerships with researchers in Nordic countries, Spain, Brazil, and Thailand. Leads the Structured Water Dance Intervention (SWAN) for adults with disabilities. Collaborates on global adaptations of quality care tools (e.g., QPC instruments).
