Ole Steen Mortensen

Ole Steen Mortensen is a Professor in the Department of Public Health, Section of Social Medicine, at the University of Copenhagen, with active research in social medicine, occupational health, and rehabilitation. His work focuses on practical interventions addressing work ability, chronic conditions, and public health challenges in occupational and community settings.

Key research domains include:

• Social Medicine and Public Health
• Occupational Health Safety (e.g., hand eczema prevention in hospital cleaners)
• Vocational Rehabilitation for chronic conditions
• Work Ability and Retirement Age Studies
• Health Education and Literacy Interventions
• Post-COVID Syndrome Cognitive Research

Recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate a strong emphasis on interventional studies and systematic reviews, particularly in low back pain rehabilitation, cognitive sequelae of post-COVID, and health education tools. Mortensen's work consistently applies epidemiological and cluster-randomized designs, with significant collaboration across Danish and Scandinavian institutions, highlighting translational impacts in healthcare policy and occupational practice.