Stina Gunnarsson

Stina Gunnarsson serves as an Affiliated Researcher at Linköping University's Faculty of Medicine, holding dual appointments in the Department of Health, Medicine and Care (HMV) and the Division of Prevention, Rehabilitation and Close Care (PRNV). Her work bridges clinical practice and translational research in neurological rehabilitation with emphasis on patient-centered outcomes.

Her educational trajectory demonstrates interdisciplinary clinical expertise:

• Doctor of Medicine (2022), Department of Medicine and Health, Linköping University
• Master's degree in Nursing Science (2012), Linköping University
• Nursing program (2007), Linköping University

Gunnarsson's research investigates visual system vulnerabilities following neurological insults, documenting 50-80% visual impairment prevalence in acquired brain injury cases. She specializes in rehabilitation protocols targeting eye motor control deficits causing blurred vision, double vision, reading difficulties, and environmental intolerance. Her work demonstrates measurable symptom improvement through functional training integrated into daily activities, while identifying critical gaps requiring further investigation in visual rehabilitation science.

Publication analysis (2019-2023) reveals dual research streams: (1) visual rehabilitation in post-COVID and brain injury contexts, establishing visual assessment as essential in neurorehabilitation; (2) intrathecal baclofen treatment optimization, examining patient expectations, satisfaction determinants, and dosing patterns in spasticity management. Both streams share methodological rigor in longitudinal design and patient-centered outcome measurement.

Her collaborative work operates within Linköping University's cross-disciplinary rehabilitation ecosystem, integrating occupational therapy, physiotherapy, and clinical medicine units to address complex patient needs through evidence-based practice implementation.