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Linda Timm serves as Assistant Professor and Postdoctoral Fellow at Karolinska Institutet's Department of Neurobiology, Health Sciences and Society (NVS), specializing in the Division of Occupational Therapy. Her work integrates narrative methodologies to advance person-centered care for elderly populations and develop community-based interventions for chronic disease management across international contexts.
Her academic credentials include:
- PhD in Global Public Health, Karolinska Institutet (2021)
- Master of Medicine in Global Health, Karolinska Institutet (2016)
- Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy, Karolinska Institutet (2011)
Dr. Timm's research centers on qualitative and narrative approaches within occupational therapy and public health, with emphasis on diabetes prevention in disadvantaged communities, stroke rehabilitation in low-resource settings, and elderly care optimization. She examines how family dynamics influence health behavior change and investigates culturally adapted self-management support systems, particularly through the multinational SMART2D project spanning Sweden, South Africa, and Uganda.
Analysis of her publication history reveals consistent focus on diabetes intervention feasibility, stroke survivor experiences in rural Africa, and frailty prevention technologies. Her methodological strength lies in narrative inquiry applied to implementation science, with recurring themes of community screening efficacy, telehealth coaching acceptability, and the role of social context in chronic disease management.
Her active research funding includes:
- Halt stroke: Swedish Research Council-funded project (2023-2024) developing stroke prevention and rehabilitation models for rural Uganda
As core member of the Narrative in health and social care research group, she explores how storytelling frameworks can transform patient-provider interactions and improve health outcomes across diverse care settings.
