Lena Aadal

Lena Aadal is an Associate Professor in the Department of Clinical Medicine at Aarhus University, Denmark, affiliated with the Hammel Neurocenter, University Clinic for Neurorehabilitation. Her work bridges clinical nursing, rehabilitation science, and patient-centered care, with a focus on brain injury and stroke rehabilitation.

• Institution: Aarhus University
• School: Faculty of Health Sciences
• Department: Department of Clinical Medicine
• Research Unit: Hammel Neurocenter, University Clinic for Neurorehabilitation

Her research interests include neurorehabilitation, acquired and traumatic brain injury, stroke rehabilitation, nutritional interventions, psychosocial support, and family involvement in care. She emphasizes evidence-based practice and implementation science in interdisciplinary settings.

The trends in her recent publications show a consistent focus on scoping reviews and qualitative studies addressing barriers and facilitators in rehabilitation, nutritional care, and patient and caregiver involvement. Her work spans nursing, neurology, geriatrics, and public health, reflecting a multidisciplinary approach to improving rehabilitation outcomes.

Scientific contributions include numerous peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, and media engagement. Notable activities include:

• International presentations at the Rehabilitation World Congress
• Peer review of manuscripts
• Media contributions on nursing roles and patient perspectives
• Supervision of academic courses and student projects

Lena Aadal actively supervises research and educational initiatives, including ongoing projects on evidence-based nutrition for the elderly. She is involved in interdisciplinary collaborations across departments such as Public Health and Oncology. Her work contributes significantly to advancing rehabilitation research and clinical nursing practice in Denmark and beyond.