Tommy Carlsson

Tommy Carlsson is an Associate Professor in Nursing at the Swedish Red Cross University College, where he splits his time between teaching and research. He holds a PhD in Medical Sciences from Uppsala University and is affiliated with the Healthcare Sciences and e-Health research group at Uppsala University’s Department of Women's and Children's Health. His research focuses on health-related information accessibility, particularly in reproductive health, communicable diseases, and patient/public involvement in research design. He leads interdisciplinary projects investigating topics such as induced abortion, long-acting contraceptives, and pandemic response measures. Teaching responsibilities include emergency care, reproductive health, and research methodology.

Key research interests include the quality and accessibility of web-based health information, patient decision-making support, and optimizing information delivery for equitable healthcare choices. His work emphasizes involving end-users in research to ensure relevance and applicability.

Publications highlight studies on infodemiology during the pandemic, peer support for parents of children with congenital heart defects, and readability of abortion-related websites. Collaborations bridge nursing, public health, and digital health domains.