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Peter Johansson is a Professor at the Department of Nursing and Reproductive Health (Avdelningen för omvårdnad och reproduktiv hälsa), part of the Faculty of Medicine (Medicinska Fakulteten) at Linköping University. He also serves as Research Director at Närsjukvården i Öster, RegionÖstergötland. His roles combine academic leadership with clinical research and education.
Education & Career:
- PhD in Medicine from Linköping University (2008)
- Guest Researcher at University Medical Center Groningen, Netherlands (2009)
- Docent in Medical and Health Sciences (2012)
- Associate Professor (2017) and Professor (2018) at Linköping University
Research Interests: Johansson’s work focuses on digital interventions for chronic disease patients, particularly cardiovascular patients, and informal caregivers. His group, Gruppen för digital hälsa och vård, develops internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (iCBT) programs tailored for depression management in heart disease patients. He also studies stress reduction strategies for healthcare workers via massage and mindfulness, and caregiver support systems leveraging digital tools. Key areas include:
- Psychological well-being in chronic illness
- Telemedicine and digital health
- Healthcare workforce resilience
- Public health innovations
Key Projects:
- DOHART 2: Evaluates personalized iCBT for cardiac patients.
- INSERT: Designs support programs for kidney transplant candidates.
- IKSIT: Targets anxiety in non-cardiac chest pain patients.
- Digital Support Programs: Pilot studies for informal caregivers.
Labs/Teams: Leads the transdisciplinary Forskningsgruppen för digital hälsa och vård, collaborating with nurses, psychologists, and clinicians to advance digital health solutions.
Future Work: Expanding caregiver support programs, optimizing iCBT personalization, and exploring AI-driven health monitoring in primary care settings.
