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Marie Holmefur is a Professor of Occupational Therapy at Örebro University, part of the Department of Health Sciences within the School of Health Sciences. Her research focuses on enhancing everyday activities for individuals with disabilities, particularly through instrument development and interventions targeting cognitive and physical impairments. She holds a PhD in Pediatric Science from Karolinska Institutet (2009) and has held roles including Research Manager at Region Örebro County and Docent in Healthcare Sciences.
- Education:
- PhD in Pediatric Science, Karolinska Institutet, 2009
- Registered Occupational Therapist
Her research interests include:
- Development and validation of assessment tools like the Assisting Hand Assessment (AHA)
- Time management interventions for individuals with ADHD, autism, or psychiatric conditions
- Psychometric evaluation of healthcare instruments
- Support for parents with cognitive disabilities
Key projects include expanding AHA applications, evaluating the 'Ha koll!' and 'Let's Get Organized' time management interventions, and collaborating with regional councils on habilitation and social services. She supervises four doctoral students and contributes to postgraduate education in research methodology and psychometrics.
Her work spans over 100 publications, including studies on cerebral palsy, cognitive disability support, and nursing home applications. Current collaborations involve Region Örebro County, Dalarna County Council, and Uppsala University in projects like 'Partnering 4 Change' for school-based occupational therapy.
