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Mats Jong is a Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) at Mid Sweden University's Department of Health Sciences, focusing on Public Health Science. He earned his PhD at Umeå University in 2005 and previously worked clinically as a registered nurse in acute and orthopedic care (1990–2001). His research emphasizes health promotion for vulnerable populations, particularly young cancer survivors, using mindfulness and wilderness therapy. He leads the international WAYA project involving Sweden, Norway, and the USA.
- Education: PhD in Public Health, Umeå University (2005)
- Employment: Mid Sweden University, Department of Health Sciences
Research Interests: Mats Jong specializes in health promotion for vulnerable groups, including young cancer survivors, and explores wilderness therapy and mindfulness as interventions. Other interests include acute and chronic pain management, safety in skydiving, and health promotion in leisure and elite sports. His work often combines qualitative and quantitative methods.
Publication Trends: Recent articles focus on clinical trials for wilderness programs (WAYA), qualitative analyses of nature-based interventions, and cross-sectional studies on mobility disabilities. His research spans mixed-method designs, health promotion in Sweden, and international collaborations in oncology and sports medicine.
Projects: Current projects include WAYA, a randomized controlled study on wilderness therapy for cancer survivors. Completed projects involve parasport, e-health for caregivers, and integrative medicine in primary care.
